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How far is Memphis, TN, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 468 miles / 754 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Memphis (MEM) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 19 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)
  • 468.426 miles
  • 753.858 kilometers
  • 407.051 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
  • 468.690 miles
  • 754.284 kilometers
  • 407.281 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Memphis?

There is no time difference between Houston and Memphis.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Houston to Memphis generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Memphis (MEM)

Delta Air Lines
United Airlines