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How far is Knoxville, TN, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1572 miles / 2529 kilometers / 1366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2664 miles / 4288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 37 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1571.721 miles
  • 2529.440 kilometers
  • 1365.789 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
  • 1577.313 miles
  • 2538.440 kilometers
  • 1370.648 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 San Salvador to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Knoxville generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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