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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3842 miles / 6183 kilometers / 3339 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3841.962 miles
  • 6183.039 kilometers
  • 3338.574 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
  • 3832.861 miles
  • 6168.391 kilometers
  • 3330.665 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 Glasgow to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Knoxville generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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