How far is Knoxville, TN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville (TYS) is 572 miles / 920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 56 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 474.673 miles
- 763.912 kilometers
- 412.480 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- 475.069 miles
- 764.550 kilometers
- 412.824 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 Chicago to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Knoxville?
The time difference between Chicago and Knoxville is 1 hour. Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Knoxville generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville (TYS)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |