Airport Comparison
| SFO | VNY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Van Nuys Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | VNY |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | KVNY |
| City | San Francisco | Van Nuys |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 802 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | 34.210000, -118.490000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 516 kilometers (321 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.
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 15:29 in San Francisco, it's 15:29 in Van Nuys.
The return flight from Van Nuys (VNY) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.