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How far is Xichang from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 7077 miles / 11389 kilometers / 6150 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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11389
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6150
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Distance from San Francisco to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7076.979 miles
  • 11389.294 kilometers
  • 6149.727 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
  • 7063.701 miles
  • 11367.925 kilometers
  • 6138.188 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 13 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Xichang generates about 866 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 866 kilograms equals 1 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E