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How far is Flagstaff, AZ, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Flagstaff (Flagstaff Pulliam Airport) is 620 miles / 998 kilometers / 539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Flagstaff (FLG) is 759 miles / 1222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 57 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Flagstaff

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Flagstaff. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 620.424 miles
  • 998.475 kilometers
  • 539.134 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 619.206 miles
  • 996.516 kilometers
  • 538.076 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Flagstaff?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Flagstaff generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Flagstaff

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W
Destination Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
City: Flagstaff, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLG
ICAO Code: KFLG
Coordinates: 35°8′18″N, 111°40′15″W