How far is Knoxville, TN, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2402 miles / 3865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 20 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2042.311 miles
- 3286.781 kilometers
- 1774.720 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- 2037.621 miles
- 3279.233 kilometers
- 1770.644 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 Modesto to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Knoxville?
The time difference between Modesto and Knoxville is 3 hours. Knoxville is 3 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Modesto to Knoxville generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″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 |