Back to CalculatorRoute ID: YVR-SFO
Flight Distance from Vancouver (YVR) to San Francisco (SFO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
YVRCYVR
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver International Airport
Great Circle Path
1,289 km801 miles • 696 NM
Destination Airport
KSFOSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Direct Distance
1,289 km
801 Statute Miles
696 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 1m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
116 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
177° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 1m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
1h 54m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
2h 59m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇦 Canada→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required0 months
💡 Official Note: Canadian citizens do not require a visa or ESTA for short-term US visits.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- City / Country: Vancouver, Canada
- ICAO Code: CYVR
- Coordinates: 49.1939°, -123.1840°
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Elevation: 14 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 ft
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