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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3998 miles / 6435 kilometers / 3474 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3998.278 miles
  • 6434.605 kilometers
  • 3474.408 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
  • 3988.602 miles
  • 6419.032 kilometers
  • 3466.000 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 Bristol to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Bristol to Knoxville generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 006 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bristol to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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