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The distance between Stanford and possible ACC conference foes

With Stanford possibly heading to the ACC they could have some major road trips ahead
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Conference realignment never sleeps, and even when we thought it was wrapping up it appears that it will have one final push.

After conflicting reports and different statuses when it came to Stanford and Cal, the remaining two of the four Pac-12 programs are reportedly close to joining the ACC. There is also an expectation that SMU will be joining the ACC for free for up to around seven years in order to make things work.

While conference realignment has essentially tossed geography to the wayside, I still wanted to dive into just how far Stanford is from their future (possible) foes. So, let's take a look at how many miles separate Stanford and the ACC members, and how long an estimated flight time would be from San Jose to each location.  Note, for some of the flight estimations, connecting flights are included. 

Boston College

Nov 26, 2022; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Emmett Morehead (14) throws against the Syracuse Orange during the second quarter at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

State: Massachusetts

Distance: 3,123 miles 

Estimated Flight Time: 5 hours 45 minutes

Miami

Nov 26, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jake Garcia (13) attempts a pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

State: Florida 

Distance: 3,093 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 7 hours 5 minutes

Syracuse

Dec 29, 2022; Bronx, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) runs with the ball against Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Darius Green (12) during the third quarter of the 2022 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

State: New York 

Distance: 2,823 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 8 hours 41 minutes 

NC State

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Devin Leary (13) throws a pass during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Carter-Finley Stadium

State: North Carolina 

Distance: 2,811 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 6 hours 40 minutes

Virginia

Nov 5, 2022; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; A general view of a Virginia Cavaliers helmet on the sideline during the game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the North Carolina Tar Heels at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

State: Virginia 

Distance: 2,820 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 7 hours 34 minutes

Wake Forest

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; A Wake Forest Demon Deacons helmet on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Truist Field

State: North Carolina 

Distance: 2,817 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 6 hours 40 minutes

Duke

Oct 1, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs with the ball against the against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

State: North Carolina 

Distance: 2,792 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 9 hours 12 minutes 

North Carolina

Dec 28, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) carries the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the first half of the 2022 Holiday Bowl at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

State: North Carolina 

Distance: 2,791 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 6 hours 40 minutes

Virginia Tech

Nov 5, 2022; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Jaylen Griffin (41) and Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman sack Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt (45) sack Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Zach Pyron (14) in the firsbhalf at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

State: Virginia 

Distance: 2,689 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 6 hours 55 minutes

Pitt

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs the ball during the second half of a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Pittsburgh Panthers in Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Tennessee defeated Pitt 34-27 in overtime. Tennpitt0910 03455

State: Pittsburgh 

Distance: 2,609 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Florida State

Dec 29, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Johnny Wilson (14) makes a catch against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter during the 2022 Cheez-It Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

State: Florida

Distance: 2,534 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 6 hours 57 minutes

Clemson

April 15, 2023; Clemson, SC , USA; Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during the first quarter the annual Orange and White Spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 15, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK

State: South Carolina 

Distance: 2,573 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 7 hours 15 minutes

Georgia Tech

Nov 26, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Taisun Phommachanh (17) reacts as he scores a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

State: Georgia

Distance: 2,453 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 4 hours 50 minutes

Notre Dame

Dec 30, 2022; Jacksonville, FL, USA;Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Mitchell Evans (88) celebrates his touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter in the 2022 Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

State: Indiana 

Distance: 2,240 miles

Estimated Flight Time: 5 hours 34 minutes

Louisville

Nov 28, 2020; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) runs the ball past Boston College Eagles linebacker Max Richardson (14) during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

State: Kentucky

Distance: 2,364 miles 

Estimated Flight Time: 6 hours 15 minutes 

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