Airport Comparison
| SFO | WYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Yellowstone Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | WYS |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | KWYS |
| City | San Francisco | West Yellowstone |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 6,649 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | 44.690000, -111.120000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 1,225 kilometers (761 miles / 662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.
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 01:18 in San Francisco, it's 02:18 in West Yellowstone.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,636 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 234° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.