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How far is Memphis, TN, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Memphis (MEM) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 7 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 517.610 miles
  • 833.012 kilometers
  • 449.790 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
  • 517.344 miles
  • 832.585 kilometers
  • 449.560 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 Columbus to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Columbus to Memphis generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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