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How far is Memphis, TN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) is 533 miles / 858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 50 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.496 miles
  • 773.284 kilometers
  • 417.540 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
  • 481.196 miles
  • 774.410 kilometers
  • 418.148 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 Chicago to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Memphis?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Memphis.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Memphis generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines