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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Kona, HI?

The distance between Kona (Kona International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 4453 miles / 7167 kilometers / 3870 nautical miles.

Kona International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Kona to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4453.092 miles
  • 7166.557 kilometers
  • 3869.631 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
  • 4446.365 miles
  • 7155.731 kilometers
  • 3863.786 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 Kona to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Kona International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Kona to Knoxville generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kona to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″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