How far is Memphis, TN, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 484 miles / 779 kilometers / 421 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Memphis (MEM) is 585 miles / 941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 484.063 miles
- 779.023 kilometers
- 420.639 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- 484.430 miles
- 779.615 kilometers
- 420.958 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 Houston to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Houston to Memphis generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 Houston (HOU) to Memphis (MEM)
| Southwest Airlines |