SFO
San Francisco
United States
1,154 km
717 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
1,154 km
717 mi / 623 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
70°
east northeast

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.

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