San Francisco (SFO) to Calgary (YYC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,018
miles
1,638
kilometers
885
nautical miles

🕐 2h 26m
Flight Time
🧭 N (21°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,018 1,629
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,018 1,629
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,018 1,527
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,018 1,527
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,018 2,036
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,018 1,527
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 Calgary 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 YYC route connects San Francisco, United States with Calgary, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 1,018 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 21° 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 YYC

Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport (YYC) serves Calgary, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1,018 miles (1,638 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to YYC typically take around 2h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,018 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.