Distance from Memphis to Costa Mesa by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Memphis (TN) to Costa Mesa (CA) is 1588 miles or 2555 kilometers or 1379 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Memphis to Costa Mesa is 1799 miles (2896 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 211 miles or 341 km.

Flight distance from Memphis, TN to Costa Mesa, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Memphis and Costa Mesa is 1588 miles or 2555 km.
The nearest airport to Memphis, is Memphis International Airport (MEM) and the nearest airport to Costa Mesa, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Memphis to Costa Mesa?

Flight time from Memphis, TN to Costa Mesa, CA is 3 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Memphis to Costa Mesa Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Memphis, TN and Costa Mesa, CA
This map shows the distance from Memphis, TN, Usa to Costa Mesa, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Memphis, Tennessee to Costa Mesa, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Memphis, TN to Costa Mesa, CA

The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Costa Mesa, California is 1799 miles or 2896 km.
The total driving distance from Memphis, TN to Costa Mesa, CA is 1799 miles or 2896 kilometers. Your trip begins in Memphis, Tennessee. It ends in Costa Mesa, California.
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Costa Mesa, California is approximately 1799 miles (2896 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Memphis, TN to Costa Mesa, CA

How long is the drive from Memphis, TN to Costa Mesa, CA?
The total driving time is 31 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Memphis to Costa Mesa take?
Memphis and Costa Mesa are 31 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Memphis and Costa Mesa

Time difference between Memphis (TN) and Costa Mesa (CA) is 2 Hours.
Costa Mesa time is 2 Hours behind Memphis.

Current local time in MemphisCurrent local time in Costa Mesa
2025-12-15, 21:49:11 CST2025-12-15, 19:49:11 PST
How Far is it Between Memphis Tennessee, USA and Costa Mesa California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Memphis, TN and Costa Mesa, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1799 mi 2896 km 1562.25 nmi
Straight line distance 1588 mi 2555 km 1379 nmi
Difference 211 mi 341 km 183 nmi

Memphis Details

Memphis is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 8' 58.3'' Longitude: W 90° 2' 56.3''
Latitude35.14953
Longitude-90.04898
StateTennessee
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Costa Mesa Details

Costa Mesa is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 38' 28.1'' Longitude: W 117° 55' 7.2''
Latitude33.64113
Longitude-117.91867
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Costa Mesa

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Memphis, TN and Costa Mesa, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 60 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 45 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 40 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 36 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 32 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 30 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 27 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 25 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 8 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 22 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 21 hours 17 minutes