San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth
3h 20m The flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) covers 2,352 km (1,461 miles) and takes approximately 3h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 95°, passing near 35.9° N, 109.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 4h 17m | 4h 42m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 3h 01m | 3h 26m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 37m | 3h 02m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 46m | 3h 11m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SFO | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | San Francisco International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| City | San Francisco | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KSFO | KDFW |
| Coordinates | 37.6198, -122.3748 | 32.8968, -97.038 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 607 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth?
A non-stop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) takes about 3h 20m. The great-circle distance is 2,352 km (1,461 miles, 1,270 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 95°.
How far is San Francisco from Dallas-Fort Worth?
2,352 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,461 miles or 1,270 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SFO and DFW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,352 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from San Francisco
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.