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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 6260 miles / 10074 kilometers / 5439 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6259.547 miles
  • 10073.765 kilometers
  • 5439.398 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
  • 6247.045 miles
  • 10053.645 kilometers
  • 5428.534 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 Cairo to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 12 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Cairo to Knoxville generates about 752 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 752 kilograms equals 1 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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