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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 7835 miles / 12609 kilometers / 6808 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7834.661 miles
  • 12608.665 kilometers
  • 6808.134 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
  • 7820.859 miles
  • 12586.452 kilometers
  • 6796.140 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 Chengdu to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Knoxville generates about 974 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 974 kilograms equals 2 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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