# Distance from San Francisco (SFO) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL)

> 251 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 251 km / 156 mi / 136 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 237° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:15 in San Francisco, it's 02:15 in South Lake Tahoe)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,255 ft (TVL is higher 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

### [Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tvl-south-lake-tahoe-lake-tahoe-airport/1ef266df-3c71-688e-97ab-06bb2780ed98)

- City: South Lake Tahoe, United States
- ICAO: KTVL
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 38.890000, -120.000000
- Elevation: 6,268 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)
- [Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tvl-south-lake-tahoe-lake-tahoe-airport/1ef266df-3c71-688e-97ab-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)