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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1588 miles / 2556 kilometers / 1380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1587.919 miles
  • 2555.508 kilometers
  • 1379.864 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
  • 1584.184 miles
  • 2549.497 kilometers
  • 1376.618 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 Springfield to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Springfield to San Francisco generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W
Destination 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