Distance between Milwaukee, WI (MKE) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Milwaukee to San Francisco (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Milwaukee?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Milwaukee and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1845.080 miles
- 2969.369 kilometers
- 1603.331 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1840.729 miles
- 2962.365 kilometers
- 1599.549 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3 hours 59 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Milwaukee and San Francisco is 2 hours. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee, WI
San Francisco, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 203 kg (448 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Milwaukee, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKE |
| ICAO Code: | KMKE |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W |
| B | 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 |
Milwaukee to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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