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How far is Manzanillo from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Manzanillo (Playa de Oro International Airport) is 1666 miles / 2681 kilometers / 1447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Manzanillo (ZLO) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 47 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Playa de Oro International Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Manzanillo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1665.699 miles
  • 2680.682 kilometers
  • 1447.453 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
  • 1667.595 miles
  • 2683.734 kilometers
  • 1449.100 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 Manzanillo?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Playa de Oro International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Manzanillo generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Manzanillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO).

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 Playa de Oro International Airport
City: Manzanillo
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZLO
ICAO Code: MMZO
Coordinates: 19°8′41″N, 104°33′32″W