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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1606 miles / 2585 kilometers / 1396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Long Beach (LGB) is 1812 miles / 2916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 26 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Long Beach

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1606.094 miles
  • 2584.759 kilometers
  • 1395.658 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
  • 1602.603 miles
  • 2579.139 kilometers
  • 1392.624 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Memphis to Long Beach generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W