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How far is Nashville, TN, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 112 miles / 180 kilometers / 97 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Nashville (BNA) is 139 miles / 223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 41 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Nashville International Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Nashville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chattanooga to Nashville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 111.954 miles
  • 180.172 kilometers
  • 97.285 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
  • 111.926 miles
  • 180.128 kilometers
  • 97.261 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 Chattanooga to Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Nashville International Airport is 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Nashville generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 91 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Nashville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W
Destination Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W