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

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

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Wilmington (ILG) is 979 miles / 1575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 18 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Wilmington Airport (Delaware)

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Distance from Memphis to Wilmington

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Wilmington. 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 Memphis to Wilmington?

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

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

On average, flying from Memphis to Wilmington 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 Memphis to Wilmington

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

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 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