How far is Knoxville, TN, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3256 miles / 5241 kilometers / 2830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Knoxville (TYS) is 4046 miles / 6511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 57 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3256.439 miles
- 5240.730 kilometers
- 2829.768 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- 3249.993 miles
- 5230.357 kilometers
- 2824.167 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 Fairbanks to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Knoxville generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |