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How far is Memphis, TN, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 9090 miles / 14628 kilometers / 7899 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Memphis International Airport

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9090
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14628
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7899
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Flight time duration
17 h 42 min
CO2 emission
1 161 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9089.660 miles
  • 14628.389 kilometers
  • 7898.698 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
  • 9087.295 miles
  • 14624.584 kilometers
  • 7896.644 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 Richmond to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Memphis International Airport is 17 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Richmond to Memphis generates about 1 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 161 kilograms equals 2 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Memphis

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
Destination 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