How far is Memphis, TN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Memphis (MEM) is 533 miles / 858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.496 miles
- 773.284 kilometers
- 417.540 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- 481.196 miles
- 774.410 kilometers
- 418.148 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 Chicago to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Memphis generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Memphis (MEM)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |