Distance from Memphis to Atlanta (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia is 543 kilometers (337 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Memphis is located in the southwestern corner of Tennessee while Atlanta is situated in the northwestern part of Georgia, both cities are in the southeastern region of the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 543 kilometers, heading east.

Memphis is at 84 meters above sea level, while Atlanta is at 336 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to Atlanta covers approximately 615 kilometers, primarily via I-22 and I-20, passing through Birmingham and crossing the Mississippi-Alabama and Alabama-Georgia borders.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Talladega Superspeedway, Stone Mountain Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to Atlanta traverses the Mississippi River, Appalachian foothills, and urban centers like Birmingham.

Best time to travel

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

Climate

Atlanta generally experiences milder winters and hotter summers compared to Memphis, with more humidity and rainfall.

Accessibility

Atlanta offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than those in Memphis, aiding visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
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)
Atlanta, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 33.749° N 84.388° W

Elevation: 336 m (1,102 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY)
  • Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
  • Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE)
  • Atlanta Regional Airport (FFC)

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 Atlanta

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Atlanta to New York City 1,201 km
From Atlanta to Los Angeles 3,117 km
From Atlanta to Chicago 944 km
From Atlanta to Houston 1,129 km
From Atlanta to Phoenix 2,562 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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