MEM to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 792 km (492 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to MEM).
How far is it from Memphis to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 792 km (492 mi, 428 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 MEM to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly north of MEM.
How is the MEM to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written MEM-ORD in IATA codes and KMEM-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Memphis International Airport is MEM (KMEM), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| MEM | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Memphis International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMEM | KORD |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 341 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #284 | #2 |
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.
ORD sits 339 ft (103 m) higher than MEM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEM to ORD
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL, UA.
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 Memphis from Chicago?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 792 km (492 mi, 428 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEM to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between MEM and ORD takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from MEM?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly north of Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Which airlines fly MEM to ORD?
1 airline appear on the MEM-ORD route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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