How far is Knoxville, TN, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 498 miles / 801 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Knoxville (TYS) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 25 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 498.015 miles
- 801.477 kilometers
- 432.763 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- 497.214 miles
- 800.188 kilometers
- 432.067 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 Columbia to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Knoxville?
The time difference between Columbia and Knoxville is 1 hour. Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Columbia to Knoxville generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |