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

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Chicago (ORD) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 56 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 474.673 miles
  • 763.912 kilometers
  • 412.480 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
  • 475.069 miles
  • 764.550 kilometers
  • 412.824 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 O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Chicago generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Knoxville (TYS) to Chicago (ORD)

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