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How far is Kobe from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 6822 miles / 10979 kilometers / 5928 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6821.867 miles
  • 10978.731 kilometers
  • 5928.040 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
  • 6807.907 miles
  • 10956.264 kilometers
  • 5915.909 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Kobe Airport is 13 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Memphis to Kobe generates about 830 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 830 kilograms equals 1 829 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Kobe

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

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 Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E