How far is Knoxville, TN, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 282 miles / 454 kilometers / 245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Knoxville (TYS) is 372 miles / 599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 12 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 282.154 miles
- 454.083 kilometers
- 245.185 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- 282.617 miles
- 454.829 kilometers
- 245.588 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 Columbus to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Columbus to Knoxville generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |