NPA
Pensacola
United States
3,311 km
2,058 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,311 km
2,058 mi / 1,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NPA SFO
Airport Name Pensacola Nas (Forrest Sherman Field) Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NPA SFO
ICAO Code KNPA KSFO
City Pensacola San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.350000, -87.320000 37.620000, -122.380000

Pensacola (NPA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pensacola Nas (Forrest Sherman Field) Airport (NPA) in Pensacola, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,311 kilometers (2,058 miles / 1,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Pensacola, it's 16:35 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Pensacola (NPA) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pensacola Nas (Forrest Sherman Field) Airport (NPA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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