GAD
Gadsden
United States
3,278 km
2,037 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,278 km
2,037 mi / 1,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAD SFO
Airport Name Northeast Alabama Regional Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GAD SFO
ICAO Code KGAD KSFO
City Gadsden San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 569 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.970000, -86.090000 37.620000, -122.380000

Gadsden (GAD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) in Gadsden, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,278 kilometers (2,037 miles / 1,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 01:35 in Gadsden, it's 23:35 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Gadsden (GAD) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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