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How far is Palmar Sur from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Palmar Sur (Palmar Sur Airport) is 3126 miles / 5030 kilometers / 2716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) is 3963 miles / 6378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 25 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Palmar Sur Airport

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3126
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5030
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2716
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Distance from San Francisco to Palmar Sur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3125.674 miles
  • 5030.285 kilometers
  • 2716.136 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
  • 3127.407 miles
  • 5033.073 kilometers
  • 2717.642 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 Palmar Sur?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Palmar Sur Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Palmar Sur generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 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 Palmar Sur

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ).

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 Palmar Sur Airport
City: Palmar Sur
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: PMZ
ICAO Code: MRPM
Coordinates: 8°57′3″N, 83°28′6″W