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How far is Memphis, TN, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 271 miles / 435 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Memphis (MEM) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 23 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 270.584 miles
  • 435.463 kilometers
  • 235.131 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
  • 269.983 miles
  • 434.496 kilometers
  • 234.609 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 Chattanooga to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Memphis generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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