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Airport Comparison
| SAN | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Diego International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | SAN | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KSAN | KSFO |
| City | San Diego | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.730000, -117.190000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 720 kilometers (447 miles / 389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in San Diego, it's 12:45 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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