ISP
New York
United States
4,205 km
2,613 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,205 km
2,613 mi / 2,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ISP SFO
Airport Name Long Island Mac Arthur Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ISP SFO
ICAO Code KISP KSFO
City New York San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 99 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.800000, -73.100000 37.620000, -122.380000

New York (ISP) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) in New York, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,205 kilometers (2,613 miles / 2,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in New York, it's 23:09 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (ISP) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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