MEM
Memphis
United States
2,902 km
1,803 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,902 km
1,803 mi / 1,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEM SFO
Airport Name Memphis International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MEM SFO
ICAO Code KMEM KSFO
City Memphis San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 341 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -89.980000 37.620000, -122.380000

Memphis (MEM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,902 kilometers (1,803 miles / 1,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:16 in Memphis, it's 03:16 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Memphis (MEM) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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