Airport Comparison
| LWL | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wells Municipal/Harriet Field | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | LWL | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KLWL | KSFO |
| City | Wells | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,769 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.120000, -114.920000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Wells (LWL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 750 kilometers (466 miles / 405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 00:49 in Wells, it's 00:49 in San Francisco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,756 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Wells Municipal/Harriet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Wells (LWL) 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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.