How far is San Francisco, CA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1807 miles / 2908 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2093 miles / 3368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 55 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1807.242 miles
- 2908.474 kilometers
- 1570.450 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1803.178 miles
- 2901.933 kilometers
- 1566.918 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Memphis to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Memphis to San Francisco generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
| Destination | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |