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How far is Knoxville, TN, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 4757 miles / 7656 kilometers / 4134 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4756.952 miles
  • 7655.573 kilometers
  • 4133.679 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
  • 4771.453 miles
  • 7678.910 kilometers
  • 4146.280 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 São Paulo to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 9 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Knoxville generates about 552 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 552 kilograms equals 1 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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