How far is Memphis, TN, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 320 miles / 514 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Memphis (MEM) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 59 minutes.

Distance from Louisville to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 319.642 miles
• 514.414 kilometers
• 277.762 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

• 319.538 miles
• 514.246 kilometers
• 277.671 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 Louisville to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Memphis?

The time difference between Louisville and Memphis is 1 hour. Memphis is 1 hour behind Louisville.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Louisville to Memphis generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin	Louisville International Airport
City:	Louisville, KY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SDF
ICAO Code:	KSDF
Coordinates:	38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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