Distance From San Rafel Private Heliport to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from San Rafel Private Heliport () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 24 miles or 38 kilometers or 21 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Rafel ( United States ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Rafel and San Francisco takes around 0 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Rafel Private Heliport, San Rafel, United States to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 0 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SFO

Kilometers		38 km
Statute Miles		24 miles
Nautical Miles		21 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 3 minutes

San Rafel Private Heliport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - to SFO Flight Path

Location of San Rafel Private Heliport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Rafel, United States and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between San Rafel (United States) and San Francisco (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
San Rafel (United States)	2026-03-21, 19:08:09 PDT
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-21, 19:08:09 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San Rafel Private Heliport ( / 5CA3) San Rafel, United States

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States