How far is Knoxville, TN, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Knoxville (TYS) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 15 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1563.288 miles
- 2515.868 kilometers
- 1358.460 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- 1560.102 miles
- 2510.740 kilometers
- 1355.691 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 Tucson to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Knoxville?
The time difference between Tucson and Knoxville is 3 hours. Knoxville is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Tucson to Knoxville generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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 |