How far is Galle from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 9096 miles / 14638 kilometers / 7904 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Koggala Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Galle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Galle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9095.502 miles
- 14637.791 kilometers
- 7903.775 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- 9087.915 miles
- 14625.582 kilometers
- 7897.182 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 Galle?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Koggala Airport is 17 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Galle?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Koggala Airport (KCT)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Galle generates about 1 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 162 kilograms equals 2 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Galle
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Koggala Airport (KCT).
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 | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |