The flight distance from Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,579 kilometers (1,603 miles / 1,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 02:30 in Grand Rapids, it's 00:30 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,343 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) follows a heading of 56° (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 Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.