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How far is Memphis, TN, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers / 550 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Memphis (MEM) is 749 miles / 1205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 56 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 633.392 miles
  • 1019.346 kilometers
  • 550.403 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
  • 631.995 miles
  • 1017.097 kilometers
  • 549.188 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 Raleigh to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Memphis generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 Raleigh (RDU) to Memphis (MEM)

Delta Air Lines