JFK
New York
United States
1,550 km
963 miles
MEM
Memphis
United States
Distance
1,550 km
963 mi / 837 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JFK MEM
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Memphis International Airport
IATA Code JFK MEM
ICAO Code KJFK KMEM
City New York Memphis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 35.040000, -89.980000

New York (JFK) to Memphis (MEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States is 1,550 kilometers (963 miles / 837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in New York, it's 02:42 in Memphis.

The return flight from Memphis (MEM) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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