How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edmonton?

A direct flight from SFO to YEG takes about 2h 23m, based on a typical jet cruise speed.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Edmonton?

Yes - 2 airline(s) currently operate this route.

San Francisco to Edmonton flight distance & time (SFO-YEG)

How far is San Francisco from Edmonton by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is 1,871 km / 1,010 nm, about 2h 23m flight time, with an initial heading of 18° (NNE).

From	San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US
To	Edmonton International Airport (YEG), Edmonton, CA
Distance	1,871 km · 1,010 nm · 1,163 mi
Initial heading	18° (NNE)

Airlines on this route

Air Canada (AC)
United Airlines (UA)

Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to YEG nonstop

Type	Range
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver	1,012 nm / 1,874 km
McDonnell F2H Banshee	1,017 nm / 1,883 km
Aermacchi M-346	1,021 nm / 1,891 km
Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-134	1,021 nm / 1,891 km
de Havilland D.H.104 Dove	1,021 nm / 1,891 km
Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero	1,026 nm / 1,900 km
Rockwell Aero Commander 500/520/560/680/685/720	1,034 nm / 1,915 km
Rockwell Aero Commander 500/520/560/680/685/720	1,034 nm / 1,915 km
Fokker F27 Friendship	1,040 nm / 1,926 km
Grumman F7F Tigercat	1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Piper PA-30 / PA-39 Twin Comanche	1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Douglas B-18 Bolo	1,043 nm / 1,932 km
Douglas F4D (F-6) Skyray	1,050 nm / 1,945 km
Heinkel He 111	1,053 nm / 1,950 km
de Havilland D.H.100 Vampire	1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Extra EA-400	1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Cessna 210 Centurion	1,065 nm / 1,972 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17	1,069 nm / 1,980 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640	1,069 nm / 1,980 km
FMA, Fabrica Militar de Aviones IA 50 Guarani II	1,077 nm / 1,995 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Edmonton?: The great circle distance between San Francisco and Edmonton is 1,871 km (1,010 nm / 1,163 mi).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Edmonton?: A direct flight from SFO to YEG takes about 2h 23m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Edmonton?: Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.