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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Waco, TX?

The distance between Waco (Waco Regional Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 815 miles / 1311 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waco (ACT) to Knoxville (TYS) is 943 miles / 1518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 58 minutes.

Waco Regional Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Waco to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 814.638 miles
  • 1311.033 kilometers
  • 707.901 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
  • 813.368 miles
  • 1308.989 kilometers
  • 706.798 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 Waco to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Waco Regional Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Waco to Knoxville generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waco to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W
Destination 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