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How far is New York, NY, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 963 miles / 1550 kilometers / 837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to New York (LGA) is 1107 miles / 1781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 49 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Memphis to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.834 miles
  • 1549.531 kilometers
  • 836.680 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
  • 961.224 miles
  • 1546.939 kilometers
  • 835.280 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Memphis to New York generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W

Airlines flying from Memphis (MEM) to New York (LGA)

Delta Air Lines