How far is Chicago, IL, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 491 miles / 791 kilometers / 427 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD) is 555 miles / 893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 22 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 491.387 miles
- 790.811 kilometers
- 427.004 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- 492.117 miles
- 791.986 kilometers
- 427.638 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Memphis to Chicago generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 215 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |