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How far is Salina, KS, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 1344 miles / 2163 kilometers / 1168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Salina (SLN) is 1683 miles / 2709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 59 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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1344
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2163
Kilometers
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1168
Nautical miles

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Distance from San Francisco to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.851 miles
  • 2162.719 kilometers
  • 1167.775 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
  • 1340.650 miles
  • 2157.567 kilometers
  • 1164.993 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?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Salina generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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

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

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 Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W