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How far is Pellston, MI, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) is 2002 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Pellston (PLN) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 11 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Pellston Regional Airport

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2002
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3223
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1740
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Distance from San Francisco to Pellston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2002.426 miles
  • 3222.593 kilometers
  • 1740.061 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
  • 1997.811 miles
  • 3215.165 kilometers
  • 1736.050 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 Pellston?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Pellston Regional Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Pellston generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Pellston

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN).

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 Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″W