Airport Comparison
| SFO | VEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Vernal Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | VEL |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | KVEL |
| City | San Francisco | Vernal |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 5,274 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | 40.440000, -109.510000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 1,154 kilometers (717 miles / 623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.
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 04:08 in San Francisco, it's 05:08 in Vernal.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,261 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.