The flight distance from Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,043 kilometers (1,891 miles / 1,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 04:02 in Louisville, it's 02:02 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Louisville (LMS) follows a heading of 89° (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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.