BFR
Bedford
United States
3,121 km
1,939 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,121 km
1,939 mi / 1,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
279°
west

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BFR SFO
Airport Name Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BFR SFO
ICAO Code KBFR KSFO
City Bedford San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 727 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -86.450000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bedford (BFR) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,121 kilometers (1,939 miles / 1,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 07:54 in Bedford, it's 04:54 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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