Distance from Columbus to Memphis (United States)

The distance between Columbus, Ohio and Memphis, Tennessee is 820 kilometers (510 miles).

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Columbus is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Memphis is situated in the southwestern part of Tennessee, highlighting their distinct geographical positions. The straight-line distance between them is 820 kilometers, heading southwest.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while Memphis is at 84 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to Memphis covers approximately 800 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-71 S and I-40 W, traversing regions like Kentucky and northern Tennessee.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Louisville, Nashville, Mammoth Cave National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Columbus to Memphis crosses diverse landscapes, including urban centers and rural areas, with landmarks like the Ohio River and Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, while summer offers vibrant cultural events in Memphis.

Climate

Memphis generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions than Columbus, with mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Accessibility

Memphis offers a range of accessibility options, including public transport and accessible attractions, similar to those available in Columbus.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)

Other distances from Columbus

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Other distances from Memphis

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 km

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