LAX to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 543 km (338 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 543 km (338 mi, 293 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAX to SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly northwest of LAX.
Airlines flying LAX to SFO
7 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 543 km (338 mi, 293 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and SFO takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from LAX?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly northwest of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to SFO?
7 airlines appear on the LAX-SFO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
Related routes
Other routes from Los Angeles (LAX):
Other routes from San Francisco (SFO):
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