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How far is Nelson from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 8067 miles / 12982 kilometers / 7010 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Nelson Airport

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8067
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12982
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7010
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 46 min
CO2 emission
1 008 kg

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Distance from Memphis to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8066.885 miles
  • 12982.393 kilometers
  • 7009.931 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
  • 8074.217 miles
  • 12994.193 kilometers
  • 7016.303 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Nelson Airport is 15 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Memphis to Nelson generates about 1 008 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 008 kilograms equals 2 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E