How far is Memphis, TN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 491 miles / 791 kilometers / 427 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 15 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Memphis. 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 Chicago to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Memphis 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 Chicago to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |