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How far is Knoxville, TN, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 647 miles / 1042 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Knoxville (TYS) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 15 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from New York to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 647.299 miles
  • 1041.726 kilometers
  • 562.487 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
  • 646.459 miles
  • 1040.374 kilometers
  • 561.757 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 New York to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Knoxville?

There is no time difference between New York and Knoxville.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from New York to Knoxville generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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