How far is Chicago, IL, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Chicago (MDW) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 33 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 459.253 miles
- 739.096 kilometers
- 399.080 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- 459.647 miles
- 739.730 kilometers
- 399.422 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Chicago?
The time difference between Knoxville and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Chicago generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |