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How far is Columbia, MO, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 498 miles / 801 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Columbia (COU) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 29 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 498.015 miles
  • 801.477 kilometers
  • 432.763 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
  • 497.214 miles
  • 800.188 kilometers
  • 432.067 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 Knoxville to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Columbia generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W