How far is Knoxville, TN, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 342 miles / 550 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Knoxville (TYS) is 393 miles / 632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 341.666 miles
- 549.859 kilometers
- 296.900 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- 340.937 miles
- 548.685 kilometers
- 296.266 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 Memphis to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Knoxville?
The time difference between Memphis and Knoxville is 1 hour. Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Memphis to Knoxville generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |