How far is Knoxville, TN, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 420 miles / 675 kilometers / 365 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Knoxville (TYS) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 12 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 419.561 miles
- 675.218 kilometers
- 364.588 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- 419.048 miles
- 674.392 kilometers
- 364.143 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 Washington D.C. to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Knoxville?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Knoxville generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Knoxville (TYS)
| United Airlines |