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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3176 miles / 5112 kilometers / 2760 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3176.241 miles
  • 5111.665 kilometers
  • 2760.078 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
  • 3170.038 miles
  • 5101.681 kilometers
  • 2754.688 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 Reykjavik to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Knoxville generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″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