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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2104 miles / 3386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 25 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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1728
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1501
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Distance from Missoula to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1727.825 miles
  • 2780.665 kilometers
  • 1501.439 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
  • 1724.669 miles
  • 2775.585 kilometers
  • 1498.696 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 Missoula to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Missoula to Knoxville generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W
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