How far is Tucson, AZ, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1358 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Tucson (TUS) is 1793 miles / 2885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1563.288 miles
- 2515.868 kilometers
- 1358.460 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- 1560.102 miles
- 2510.740 kilometers
- 1355.691 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Tucson?
The time difference between Knoxville and Tucson is 3 hours. Tucson is 3 hours behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Tucson generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |