PHL to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4,048 km (2,515 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 35m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to PHL).
How far is it from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4,048 km (2,515 mi, 2,186 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 PHL to SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly west of PHL.
Airlines flying PHL to SFO
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Philadelphia from San Francisco?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 4,048 km (2,515 mi, 2,186 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHL to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between PHL and SFO takes about 5h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from PHL?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly west of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Which airlines fly PHL to SFO?
4 airlines appear on the PHL-SFO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from Philadelphia (PHL):
Other routes from San Francisco (SFO):
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