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How far is Detroit, MI, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 443 miles / 713 kilometers / 385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Detroit (DTW) is 514 miles / 827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 55 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 442.922 miles
  • 712.813 kilometers
  • 384.888 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 443.625 miles
  • 713.946 kilometers
  • 385.500 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Knoxville to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Detroit generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W

Airlines flying from Knoxville (TYS) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines