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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers / 325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Knoxville (TYS) is 506 miles / 815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 36 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 373.816 miles
  • 601.599 kilometers
  • 324.837 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
  • 373.878 miles
  • 601.699 kilometers
  • 324.891 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 Champaign to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Champaign to Knoxville generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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