Flight Time from South San Francisco to Sunnyvale
The flight from South San Francisco to Sunnyvale covers about 28 mi and takes roughly 33 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
South San Francisco and Sunnyvale are about 28 mi (46 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 40 mi (64 km), a drive of about 55 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 28 mi / 46 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 40 mi / 64 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 55 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.512, -122.222 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
South San Francisco to Sunnyvale is about 28 mi (46 km) in a straight line, and roughly 40 mi (64 km) by road.