How far is Knoxville, TN, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 495 miles / 796 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Knoxville (TYS) is 598 miles / 962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 54 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.518 miles
- 795.850 kilometers
- 429.725 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- 495.234 miles
- 797.001 kilometers
- 430.346 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 Grand Rapids to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Knoxville?
There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Knoxville generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| Destination | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W |