How far is Knoxville, TN, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers / 1694 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2202 miles / 3544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 30 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1949.229 miles
- 3136.979 kilometers
- 1693.833 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- 1944.958 miles
- 3130.106 kilometers
- 1690.122 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 Los Angeles to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Knoxville generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |