How far is Memphis, TN, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 742 miles / 1194 kilometers / 645 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Memphis (MEM) is 863 miles / 1389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 52 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 742.212 miles
- 1194.475 kilometers
- 644.965 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- 740.903 miles
- 1192.368 kilometers
- 643.827 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 Washington D.C. to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Memphis generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |