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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers / 2171 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Quito to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2498.864 miles
  • 4021.532 kilometers
  • 2171.454 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
  • 2509.554 miles
  • 4038.736 kilometers
  • 2180.743 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 Quito to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Quito to Knoxville generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W
Destination 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