MGC
Michigan City
United States
3,056 km
1,899 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,056 km
1,899 mi / 1,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
273°
west

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MGC SFO
Airport Name Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MGC SFO
ICAO Code KMGC KSFO
City Michigan City San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 655 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.700000, -86.820000 37.620000, -122.380000

Michigan City (MGC) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) in Michigan City, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,056 kilometers (1,899 miles / 1,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 10:02 in Michigan City, it's 08:02 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Michigan City (MGC) follows a heading of 70° (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 Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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