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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 963 miles / 1549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 8 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 791.997 miles
  • 1274.596 kilometers
  • 688.227 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
  • 791.934 miles
  • 1274.494 kilometers
  • 688.171 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Minneapolis generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W

Airlines flying from Knoxville (TYS) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Delta Air Lines