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How far is Yuma, AZ, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Yuma (YUM) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 17 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Yuma International Airport

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557
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484
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Distance from San Francisco to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.939 miles
  • 896.307 kilometers
  • 483.967 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
  • 556.646 miles
  • 895.835 kilometers
  • 483.712 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Yuma International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Yuma generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Yuma

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Yuma International Airport (YUM).

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W