How far is Knoxville, TN, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2206 miles / 3551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 33 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1902.223 miles
- 3061.332 kilometers
- 1652.987 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- 1898.190 miles
- 3054.840 kilometers
- 1649.482 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 Diego to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from San Diego to Knoxville generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 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 Diego to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |