How far is Knoxville, TN, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1599 miles / 2574 kilometers / 1390 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Knoxville (TYS) is 1811 miles / 2914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 19 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1599.467 miles
- 2574.093 kilometers
- 1389.899 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- 1596.030 miles
- 2568.561 kilometers
- 1386.912 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 Phoenix to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Knoxville?
The time difference between Phoenix and Knoxville is 2 hours. Knoxville is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Knoxville generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |