Airport Comparison
| FSD | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Joe Foss Field | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | FSD | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KFSD | KSFO |
| City | Sioux Falls | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.580000, -96.740000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Sioux Falls (FSD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,253 kilometers (1,400 miles / 1,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 262°.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 09:43 in Sioux Falls, it's 07:43 in San Francisco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,417 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Joe Foss Field.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sioux Falls (FSD) follows a heading of 65° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.