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How far is Memphis, TN, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 852 miles / 1371 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Memphis (MEM) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 19 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 851.948 miles
  • 1371.078 kilometers
  • 740.323 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
  • 850.458 miles
  • 1368.679 kilometers
  • 739.027 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 Wilmington to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Memphis generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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