New Orleans to Memphis flight distance & time (MSY-MEM)
How far is New Orleans from Memphis by plane? The great circle distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 561 km / 303 nm, about 59m flight time, with an initial heading of 3° (N).
| From | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans, US |
|---|---|
| To | Memphis International Airport (MEM), Memphis, US |
| Distance | 561 km · 303 nm · 348 mi |
| Initial heading | 3° (N) |
Airlines on this route
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly MSY to MEM nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Schweizer / Sikorsky 330 / 333 / S-333 / S-434 | 303 nm / 561 km |
| Agusta / AgustaWestland A129 / AW129 Mangusta | 303 nm / 561 km |
| Mooney M-18 Mite | 304 nm / 563 km |
| Sopwith 1 | 305 nm / 565 km |
| Ryan S-T, ST, PT | 306 nm / 567 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 209 AH-1 Huey Cobra | 308 nm / 570 km |
| Rumpler C.IV | 313 nm / 580 km |
| Piper PA-18 Super Cub | 313 nm / 580 km |
| Porterfield 35 Flyabout | 313 nm / 580 km |
| Republic RC-3 Seabee | 313 nm / 580 km |
| de Havilland D.H.83 Fox Moth | 313 nm / 580 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 326 Trener Master | 313 nm / 580 km |
| Akron / Funk Model B | 317 nm / 587 km |
| Akron / Funk Model B | 317 nm / 587 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-70 (UH-60 Blackhawk / MH-60 / SH-60) | 319 nm / 591 km |
| Bristol F.2 Fighter (Type 12/14/22) | 320 nm / 593 km |
| Robinson R22 | 320 nm / 593 km |
| Boeing P-12 / F4B (Model 83/89) | 321 nm / 594 km |
| PZL Swidnik SW-4 | 324 nm / 600 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-226 | 324 nm / 600 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is New Orleans from Memphis?
- The great circle distance between New Orleans and Memphis is 561 km (303 nm / 348 mi).
- How long is the flight from New Orleans to Memphis?
- A direct flight from MSY to MEM takes about 59m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Memphis?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.