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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2110 miles / 3396 kilometers / 1834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2468 miles / 3972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 31 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2110.139 miles
  • 3395.940 kilometers
  • 1833.661 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
  • 2105.289 miles
  • 3388.135 kilometers
  • 1829.446 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 Oakland to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Oakland to Knoxville generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Knoxville

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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