How far is Knoxville, TN, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2115 miles / 3403 kilometers / 1837 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2602 miles / 4187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 40 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2114.533 miles
- 3403.010 kilometers
- 1837.479 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- 2110.221 miles
- 3396.071 kilometers
- 1833.732 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 Seattle to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Knoxville?
The time difference between Seattle and Knoxville is 3 hours. Knoxville is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Seattle to Knoxville generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| Destination | 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 |