Distance From San Francisco Airport to Memphis International Airport

The distance from San Francisco Airport () to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 3454 miles or 5558 kilometers or 3000 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Francisco ( Peru ) to Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Memphis takes around 7 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, Peru to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 7 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MEM

Kilometers		5558 km
Statute Miles		3454 miles
Nautical Miles		3000 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 56 minutes

San Francisco Airport to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEM Flight Path

Location of San Francisco Airport & Memphis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Francisco to Memphis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Francisco, Peru and Memphis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, Peru and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEM

Time difference between San Francisco (Peru) and Memphis (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (Peru)	2026-03-17, 15:45:55 -05
Memphis (United States)	2026-03-17, 15:45:55 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San Francisco Airport ( / SPTE) San Francisco, Peru

Destination

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States