MKE
Milwaukee
United States
2,962 km
1,841 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,962 km
1,841 mi / 1,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
270°
west

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MKE SFO
Airport Name General Mitchell International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MKE SFO
ICAO Code KMKE KSFO
City Milwaukee San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 728 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.950000, -87.900000 37.620000, -122.380000

Milwaukee (MKE) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,962 kilometers (1,841 miles / 1,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 02:59 in Milwaukee, it's 00:59 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Milwaukee (MKE) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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