How far is Washington D.C. from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 762 miles / 1226 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 879 miles / 1415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 14 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Washington D.C.. 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 Memphis to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On average, flying from Memphis to Washington D.C. 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 Memphis to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Memphis (MEM) to Washington D.C. (DCA)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |