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

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

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to El Paso (ELP) is 1092 miles / 1757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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972
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Distance from Memphis to El Paso

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to El Paso. 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 Memphis to El Paso?

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

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

On average, flying from Memphis to El Paso 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 Memphis to El Paso

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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