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How far is Hangzhou from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) is 6253 miles / 10062 kilometers / 5433 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Hangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6252.539 miles
  • 10062.486 kilometers
  • 5433.308 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
  • 6239.834 miles
  • 10042.039 kilometers
  • 5422.267 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 Hangzhou?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 12 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Hangzhou generates about 751 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 751 kilograms equals 1 656 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Hangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
City: Hangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HGH
ICAO Code: ZSHC
Coordinates: 30°13′46″N, 120°26′2″E