How far is Memphis, TN, from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 348 miles / 561 kilometers / 303 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Memphis (MEM) is 378 miles / 609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 58 minutes.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from New Orleans to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 348.302 miles
- 560.538 kilometers
- 302.666 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- 349.237 miles
- 562.042 kilometers
- 303.479 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 New Orleans to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Memphis?
There is no time difference between New Orleans and Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Memphis generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
Airlines flying from New Orleans (MSY) to Memphis (MEM)
| Delta Air Lines |
| Endeavor Air |