Memphis to Pittsburgh flights
Pittsburgh lies 1,060 km (659 mi) north-east of Memphis, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Memphis | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 633,104 | 304,391 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MEM, 13 km out | PIT, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 37501–38197 | 15201–15295 |
Clocks in Pittsburgh are 1 h ahead of Memphis right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands 3 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Memphis
Memphis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 93 km).
Arriving in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE, 53 km), Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW, 89 km), John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh International Airport | PIT | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,500 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (regional) | LBE | 53 km (33 mi) | 8,222 ft | 1,199 ft |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (regional) | MGW | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,199 ft | 1,248 ft |
| John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (regional) | JST | 99 km (62 mi) | 7,004 ft | 2,284 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pittsburgh from Memphis?
1,060 km (659 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Memphis.
How long does it take to get from Memphis to Pittsburgh by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Memphis and Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Memphis to Pittsburgh flights?
Typically Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT); Pittsburgh also has LBE, MGW, JST.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.