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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 271 miles / 435 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 22 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 270.584 miles
  • 435.463 kilometers
  • 235.131 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
  • 269.983 miles
  • 434.496 kilometers
  • 234.609 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 Memphis to Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Memphis to Chattanooga generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W