How far is Orlando, FL, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando International Airport) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Orlando (MCO) is 2815 miles / 4530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 57 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Orlando International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Orlando
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Orlando. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2445.844 miles
- 3936.204 kilometers
- 2125.380 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- 2441.462 miles
- 3929.152 kilometers
- 2121.572 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 Orlando?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Orlando International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Orlando?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Orlando generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Orlando
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).
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 | Orlando International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orlando, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCO |
| ICAO Code: | KMCO |
| Coordinates: | 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)
| United Airlines |
| Virgin America |