How far is Memphis, TN, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1807 miles / 2908 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Memphis (MEM) is 2095 miles / 3371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Memphis. 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 San Francisco to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Memphis 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 San Francisco to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |