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How far is Decatur, IL, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 385 miles / 619 kilometers / 334 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Decatur (DEC) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 15 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Decatur Airport

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385
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619
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334
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Distance from Knoxville to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 384.630 miles
  • 619.002 kilometers
  • 334.234 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
  • 384.557 miles
  • 618.884 kilometers
  • 334.171 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Decatur generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 180 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W