How far is Golfito from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 3154 miles / 5076 kilometers / 2741 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Golfito (GLF) is 3998 miles / 6434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 23 minutes.
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Distance from San Francisco to Golfito
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Golfito. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3153.955 miles
- 5075.799 kilometers
- 2740.712 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- 3155.751 miles
- 5078.689 kilometers
- 2742.273 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 Golfito?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Golfito Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Golfito?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Golfito Airport (GLF)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Golfito generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 778 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 Golfito
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Golfito Airport (GLF).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Golfito Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golfito |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | GLF |
| ICAO Code: | MRGF |
| Coordinates: | 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W |