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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 7554 miles / 12157 kilometers / 6564 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7554.085 miles
  • 12157.122 kilometers
  • 6564.321 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
  • 7540.027 miles
  • 12134.497 kilometers
  • 6552.104 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 Nanjing to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 14 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Knoxville generates about 934 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 934 kilograms equals 2 059 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E
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