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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 654 miles / 1053 kilometers / 569 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Knoxville (TYS) is 834 miles / 1342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 45 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 654.439 miles
  • 1053.218 kilometers
  • 568.692 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
  • 653.830 miles
  • 1052.237 kilometers
  • 568.163 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 Des Moines to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Knoxville generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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