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How far is Cape Dorset from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 2620 miles / 4217 kilometers / 2277 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 3646 miles / 5868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 14 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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2620
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4217
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2277
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Distance from San Francisco to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2620.085 miles
  • 4216.618 kilometers
  • 2276.791 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
  • 2615.485 miles
  • 4209.215 kilometers
  • 2272.794 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Cape Dorset generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 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 Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W