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How far is Salina Cruz from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Salina Cruz (Salina Cruz Airport) is 2217 miles / 3568 kilometers / 1927 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Salina Cruz (SCX) is 2720 miles / 4378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 0 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Salina Cruz Airport

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2217
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3568
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1927
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Distance from San Francisco to Salina Cruz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2217.126 miles
  • 3568.119 kilometers
  • 1926.630 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
  • 2218.302 miles
  • 3570.010 kilometers
  • 1927.651 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 Salina Cruz?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Salina Cruz Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Salina Cruz Airport (SCX)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Salina Cruz generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 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 Salina Cruz

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Salina Cruz Airport (SCX).

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 Salina Cruz Airport
City: Salina Cruz
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: SCX
ICAO Code: MMSZ
Coordinates: 16°12′45″N, 95°12′5″W