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How far is San Diego, CA, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to San Diego (SAN) is 2207 miles / 3552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 32 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1902.223 miles
  • 3061.332 kilometers
  • 1652.987 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
  • 1898.190 miles
  • 3054.840 kilometers
  • 1649.482 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Knoxville to San Diego generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W