RIF
Richfield
United States
907 km
563 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
907 km
563 mi / 489 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

RIF SFO
Airport Name Richfield Municipal Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RIF SFO
ICAO Code KRIF KSFO
City Richfield San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,318 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.730000, -112.100000 37.620000, -122.380000

Richfield (RIF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 907 kilometers (563 miles / 489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Richfield, it's 04:15 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,305 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Richfield Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Richfield (RIF) follows a heading of 79° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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