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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 8008 miles / 12887 kilometers / 6958 nautical miles.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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8008
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12887
Kilometers
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6958
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 39 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
999 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8007.563 miles
  • 12886.924 kilometers
  • 6958.382 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
  • 7994.366 miles
  • 12865.686 kilometers
  • 6946.914 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 Kathmandu to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Knoxville generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kathmandu to Knoxville

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

Airport information

Origin Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″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