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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers / 550 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Raleigh (RDU) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 58 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 633.392 miles
  • 1019.346 kilometers
  • 550.403 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
  • 631.995 miles
  • 1017.097 kilometers
  • 549.188 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Memphis to Raleigh generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Airlines flying from Memphis (MEM) to Raleigh (RDU)

Delta Air Lines