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SFO to YVR: Distance and Flight Time

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 1,289 km (801 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (YVR to SFO).

Distance
1,289 km
Distance (mi)
801 mi
Nautical miles
696 nm
Typical flight time
2h 5m
Direction
north
Airlines
3

How far is it from San Francisco to Vancouver?

The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 1,289 km (801 mi, 696 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 SFO to YVR?

A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YVR is roughly north of SFO.

Airlines flying SFO to YVR

3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Vancouver?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are 1,289 km (801 mi, 696 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.

How long is the flight from SFO to YVR?

A typical nonstop flight between SFO and YVR takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.

What direction is YVR from SFO?

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) lies roughly north of San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Which airlines fly SFO to YVR?

3 airlines appear on the SFO-YVR route in the open dataset, including Air Canada, United Airlines, WestJet.

Related routes

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