NEL
Lakehurst
United States
4,119 km
2,559 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,119 km
2,559 mi / 2,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

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NEL SFO
Airport Name Lakehurst Maxfield Field San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NEL SFO
ICAO Code KNEL KSFO
City Lakehurst San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 101 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.040000, -74.350000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lakehurst (NEL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,119 kilometers (2,559 miles / 2,224 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 18:21 in Lakehurst, it's 15:21 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 Lakehurst (NEL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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