SFO
San Francisco
United States
4,108 km
2,552 miles
SWF
New York
United States
Distance
4,108 km
2,552 mi / 2,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SWF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport New York Stewart International Airport
IATA Code SFO SWF
ICAO Code KSFO KSWF
City San Francisco New York
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 491 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 41.500000, -74.100000

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

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) in New York, United States is 4,108 kilometers (2,552 miles / 2,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 23:18 in San Francisco, it's 02:18 in New York. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New York (SWF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) and New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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