Distance from Memphis to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and San Francisco, California is 2,902 kilometers (1,803 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Memphis is located in the southeastern United States while San Francisco is situated on the west coast, both cities are significant urban centers with distinct cultural and historical backgrounds. The straight-line distance between them is 2,902 kilometers, heading west.

Memphis is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to San Francisco spans approximately 3620 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-40 and I-80, crossing diverse regions including the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to San Francisco crosses the Mississippi River, the Great Plains, and the Sierra Nevada, highlighting landmarks like the Gateway Arch and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to San Francisco due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.

Climate

San Francisco generally has cooler and more stable temperatures compared to the hot and humid summers and mild winters of Memphis.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Memphis, enhancing mobility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)
San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)

Other distances from Memphis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 km

Other distances from San Francisco

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Saint Petersburg, Russia Bilbao, Spain 2,905 km
Istanbul, Turkey Córdoba, Spain 2,905 km
Toronto, Canada Chihuahua, Mexico 2,905 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Indianapolis, United States 2,905 km
Trujillo, Peru Kingston, Jamaica 2,899 km
Torreón, Mexico Hamilton, Canada 2,906 km
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