How far is Knoxville, TN, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers / 624 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Knoxville (TYS) is 903 miles / 1454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 53 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 717.929 miles
- 1155.395 kilometers
- 623.863 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- 717.863 miles
- 1155.288 kilometers
- 623.806 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 Rochester to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Rochester to Knoxville generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |