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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 295 miles / 475 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Knoxville (TYS) is 381 miles / 613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 17 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 294.979 miles
  • 474.723 kilometers
  • 256.330 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
  • 295.460 miles
  • 475.497 kilometers
  • 256.748 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 Columbus to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Knoxville?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Knoxville.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Columbus to Knoxville generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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