How far is Memphis, TN, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1619 miles / 2605 kilometers / 1407 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Memphis (MEM) is 1819 miles / 2927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 32 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1618.918 miles
- 2605.397 kilometers
- 1406.802 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- 1615.389 miles
- 2599.717 kilometers
- 1403.735 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 Los Angeles to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Memphis generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Memphis (MEM)
| Delta Air Lines |