How far is Memphis, TN, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 879 miles / 1415 kilometers / 764 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Memphis (MEM) is 1023 miles / 1647 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 52 minutes.
Wings Field – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 879.072 miles
- 1414.729 kilometers
- 763.892 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- 877.589 miles
- 1412.343 kilometers
- 762.604 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 Philadelphia to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Memphis generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |