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How far is Memphis, TN, from Beckley, WV?

The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Memphis (MEM) is 645 miles / 1038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 50 minutes.

Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Beckley to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 528.132 miles
  • 849.947 kilometers
  • 458.934 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
  • 527.215 miles
  • 848.471 kilometers
  • 458.138 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 Beckley to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Beckley to Memphis generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″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