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How far is Memphis, TN, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1854 miles / 2984 kilometers / 1611 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Memphis (MEM) is 2252 miles / 3624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 1 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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1854
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2984
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1611
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Distance from Portland to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1854.015 miles
  • 2983.748 kilometers
  • 1611.095 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
  • 1850.474 miles
  • 2978.049 kilometers
  • 1608.018 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 Portland to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Portland to Memphis generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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