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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2103 miles / 3385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 53 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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1603
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Distance from Palm Springs to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1844.865 miles
  • 2969.022 kilometers
  • 1603.144 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
  • 1840.838 miles
  • 2962.541 kilometers
  • 1599.644 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 Palm Springs to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Knoxville generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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