How long is the flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee?

A direct flight from SFO to MKE takes about 3h 22m, based on a typical jet cruise speed.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee?

Yes - 1 airline(s) currently operate this route.

San Francisco to Milwaukee flight distance & time (SFO-MKE)

How far is San Francisco from Milwaukee by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 2,969 km / 1,603 nm, about 3h 22m flight time, with an initial heading of 68° (ENE).

From	San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US
To	General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Milwaukee, US
Distance	2,969 km · 1,603 nm · 1,845 mi
Initial heading	68° (ENE)

Airlines on this route

AirTran Airways (FL)

Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to MKE nonstop

Type	Range
Nord Aviation (SNCAN) N 2500 Noratlas	1,620 nm / 3,000 km
Sud-Ouest / SNCASO S.O.4050 Vautour	1,620 nm / 3,000 km
Suchoi / Suchoj / Sukhoi Su-27 / Su-30	1,620 nm / 3,000 km
Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Canguru	1,620 nm / 3,000 km
Douglas B-66 Destroyer	1,620 nm / 3,000 km
SOCATA TBM 700 / TBM 850	1,637 nm / 3,032 km
Nakajima B6N Tenzan	1,644 nm / 3,045 km
Beech / Beechcraft 18 / C-45 Expeditor	1,652 nm / 3,060 km
Lockheed 37 Ventura / B-34 Lexington / PV-1 Ventura / PV-2 Harpoon	1,660 nm / 3,074 km
BAe, British Aerospace BAe 146-100 / AVRO RJ70	1,660 nm / 3,074 km
Learjet Learjet 31	1,661 nm / 3,076 km
Fokker Fokker 100	1,680 nm / 3,111 km
Canadair / Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19)	1,700 nm / 3,148 km
Canadair / Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19)	1,700 nm / 3,148 km
Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-334	1,701 nm / 3,150 km
Lockheed Hudson (PBO-1 / A-28 / A-29 / AT-18)	1,703 nm / 3,154 km
Cessna 550 Citation II	1,711 nm / 3,169 km
Boeing 737-100	1,720 nm / 3,185 km
Piaggio P.180 Avanti	1,721 nm / 3,187 km
Republic RF-84F Thunderflash	1,728 nm / 3,200 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Milwaukee?: The great circle distance between San Francisco and Milwaukee is 2,969 km (1,603 nm / 1,845 mi).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee?: A direct flight from SFO to MKE takes about 3h 22m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Milwaukee?: Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.