DFW to MEM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 693 km (431 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MEM to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Memphis?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 693 km (431 mi, 374 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to MEM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEM is roughly east of DFW.
How is the DFW to MEM route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-MEM in IATA codes and KDFW-KMEM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Memphis International Airport is MEM (KMEM).
| DFW | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Memphis International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KMEM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 341 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #284 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MEM sits 266 ft (81 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to MEM
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Memphis?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are 693 km (431 mi, 374 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to MEM?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and MEM takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEM from DFW?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) lies roughly east of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to MEM?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-MEM route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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