How far is Knoxville, TN, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Knoxville (TYS) is 357 miles / 575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 14 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 292.269 miles
- 470.361 kilometers
- 253.975 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- 291.607 miles
- 469.296 kilometers
- 253.400 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 Raleigh to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Knoxville generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |