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

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

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Columbus (LCK) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Memphis to Columbus

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

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Columbus?

The time difference between Memphis and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.

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

On average, flying from Memphis to Columbus 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 Memphis to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin	Memphis International Airport
City:	Memphis, TN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MEM
ICAO Code:	KMEM
Coordinates:	35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W

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