How far is Tucson, AZ, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 52 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 751.432 miles
- 1209.313 kilometers
- 652.977 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- 750.639 miles
- 1208.036 kilometers
- 652.287 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tucson?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Tucson generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS)
| United Airlines |