San Francisco (SFO) to Edmonton (YEG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,163
miles
1,871
kilometers
1,010
nautical miles

🕐 2h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 N (18°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,163 1,861
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,163 1,861
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,163 1,745
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,163 1,745
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,163 2,326
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,163 1,745
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?

Flights between San Francisco and Edmonton follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The SFO to YEG route connects San Francisco, United States with Edmonton, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 1,163 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 18° from San Francisco. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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

🛬 About YEG

Edmonton International Airport

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) serves Edmonton, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 1,163 miles (1,871 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to YEG typically take around 2h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,163 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.