FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
2,253 km
1,400 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,253 km
1,400 mi / 1,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
262°
west

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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.

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