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How far is Memphis, TN, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1264 miles / 2034 kilometers / 1098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Memphis (MEM) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 21 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1263.684 miles
  • 2033.703 kilometers
  • 1098.112 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
  • 1260.979 miles
  • 2029.349 kilometers
  • 1095.761 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 Phoenix to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Memphis generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W
Destination 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