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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 4571 miles / 7356 kilometers / 3972 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4570.960 miles
  • 7356.248 kilometers
  • 3972.056 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
  • 4559.802 miles
  • 7338.289 kilometers
  • 3962.359 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 Zurich to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Zurich to Knoxville generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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