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How far is Memphis, TN, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Memphis (MEM) is 1091 miles / 1756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 48 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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972
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1565
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845
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Distance from El Paso to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.446 miles
  • 1565.000 kilometers
  • 845.032 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
  • 970.612 miles
  • 1562.049 kilometers
  • 843.439 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 El Paso to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from El Paso to Memphis generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″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