Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,451
miles
3,944
kilometers
2,130
nautical miles

🕐 5h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,451 3,922
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,451 3,922
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,451 3,677
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,451 3,677
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,451 4,902
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,451 3,677
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 2,451 miles across 5 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BWI to SFO route connects Baltimore, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,451 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from Baltimore. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,451 miles (3,944 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to SFO typically take around 5h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,451 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.