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How far is Memphis, TN, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 580 miles / 934 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Memphis (MEM) is 647 miles / 1042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 580.429 miles
  • 934.111 kilometers
  • 504.379 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
  • 579.291 miles
  • 932.279 kilometers
  • 503.390 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 Roanoke to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Memphis generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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