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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 547 miles / 880 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Knoxville (TYS) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 21 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 546.639 miles
  • 879.730 kilometers
  • 475.016 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
  • 548.099 miles
  • 882.080 kilometers
  • 476.285 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 Tampa to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Knoxville?

There is no time difference between Tampa and Knoxville.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Tampa to Knoxville generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Knoxville

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

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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