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How far is Reno, NV, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1965 miles / 3162 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Reno (RNO) is 2327 miles / 3745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 21 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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1965
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3162
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1707
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Distance from Knoxville to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1964.945 miles
  • 3162.272 kilometers
  • 1707.490 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
  • 1960.437 miles
  • 3155.017 kilometers
  • 1703.573 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Reno generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W