How far is Memphis, TN, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers / 838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Memphis (MEM) is 1115 miles / 1794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 55 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from New York to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 964.447 miles
- 1552.127 kilometers
- 838.081 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- 962.804 miles
- 1549.484 kilometers
- 836.654 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 New York to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Memphis?
The time difference between New York and Memphis is 1 hour. Memphis is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from New York to Memphis generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |