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How far is Greensboro, NC, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 2334 miles / 3756 kilometers / 2028 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Greensboro (GSO) is 2765 miles / 4450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 14 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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2334
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Distance from San Francisco to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2333.724 miles
  • 3755.765 kilometers
  • 2027.951 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
  • 2328.330 miles
  • 3747.084 kilometers
  • 2023.264 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Greensboro generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W