# Distance from San Francisco (SFO) to San Carlos (SQL)

> 17 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17 km / 10 mi / 9 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 137° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:35 in San Francisco, it's 22:35 in San Carlos)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (SQL is lower than SFO)

## Airports

### [San Francisco International Airport (SFO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfo-san-francisco-san-francisco-international-airport/1ef266df-382a-66ea-a1cc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO: KSFO
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 37.620000, -122.380000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [San Carlos Airport (SQL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sql-san-carlos-san-carlos-airport/1ef266df-396d-6f48-8148-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Carlos, United States
- ICAO: KSQL
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 37.510000, -122.250000
- Elevation: 6 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [San Francisco International Airport (SFO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfo-san-francisco-san-francisco-international-airport/1ef266df-382a-66ea-a1cc-06bb2780ed98)
- [San Carlos Airport (SQL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sql-san-carlos-san-carlos-airport/1ef266df-396d-6f48-8148-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)