Distance from Memphis to Columbus (United States)

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

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Memphis is located in the southwestern part of Tennessee, while Columbus is situated in central Ohio, both cities are in the eastern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 820 kilometers, heading northeast.

Memphis is at 84 meters above sea level, while Columbus is at 242 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to Columbus covers approximately 800 km, passing through Nashville and Louisville, primarily using Interstate 40 and Interstate 71.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Nashville, Louisville, Ohio River.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Memphis to Columbus crosses the Mississippi River, passing through Nashville and Louisville, reaching central Ohio.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Columbus due to mild weather and vibrant foliage, while summer offers numerous festivals.

Climate

Columbus generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Memphis, with more snowfall in winter months.

Accessibility

Columbus offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Memphis, enhancing travel for all visitors.

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Memphis

Distance 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

Other distances from Columbus

Distances 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

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