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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Knoxville (TYS) is 961 miles / 1546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 57 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 791.997 miles
  • 1274.596 kilometers
  • 688.227 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
  • 791.934 miles
  • 1274.494 kilometers
  • 688.171 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 Minneapolis to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Knoxville generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Knoxville (TYS)

Delta Air Lines