How far is Memphis, TN, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 610 miles / 982 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM) is 728 miles / 1171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 610.317 miles
- 982.209 kilometers
- 530.351 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- 610.484 miles
- 982.478 kilometers
- 530.496 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 Detroit to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Memphis?
The time difference between Detroit and Memphis is 1 hour. Memphis is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Detroit to Memphis generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Memphis (MEM)
| Delta Air Lines |