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How far is Memphis, TN, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers / 838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Memphis (MEM) is 1115 miles / 1794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 55 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from New York to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 964.447 miles
  • 1552.127 kilometers
  • 838.081 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
  • 962.804 miles
  • 1549.484 kilometers
  • 836.654 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 New York to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from New York to Memphis generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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