How far is Springfield, IL, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 417 miles / 671 kilometers / 362 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Springfield (SPI) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 31 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 417.022 miles
- 671.132 kilometers
- 362.382 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- 416.810 miles
- 670.791 kilometers
- 362.198 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 Springfield?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Springfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Springfield generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 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 Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
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 | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |