How far is Knoxville, TN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Knoxville (TYS) is 554 miles / 891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 36 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 459.253 miles
- 739.096 kilometers
- 399.080 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- 459.647 miles
- 739.730 kilometers
- 399.422 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 Chicago to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Knoxville?
The time difference between Chicago and Knoxville is 1 hour. Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Knoxville generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |