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How far is Houston, TX, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 468 miles / 754 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH) is 564 miles / 907 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Houston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 468.426 miles
  • 753.858 kilometers
  • 407.051 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
  • 468.690 miles
  • 754.284 kilometers
  • 407.281 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Houston?

There is no time difference between Memphis and Houston.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Memphis to Houston generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Airlines flying from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH)

Delta Air Lines
United Airlines