How far is Memphis, TN, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 762 miles / 1226 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Memphis (MEM) is 879 miles / 1414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 15 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 761.954 miles
- 1226.246 kilometers
- 662.120 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 760.571 miles
- 1224.021 kilometers
- 660.918 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Memphis generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Memphis (MEM)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |