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

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Memphis (MEM) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 2 minutes.

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)

• 508.189 miles
• 817.850 kilometers
• 441.604 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

• 507.897 miles
• 817.381 kilometers
• 441.350 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 Rickenbacker International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Memphis?

The time difference between Columbus and Memphis is 1 hour. Memphis is 1 hour behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Columbus to Memphis generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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