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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1965 miles / 3162 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2323 miles / 3738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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1965
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3162
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1707
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Distance from Reno to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1964.945 miles
  • 3162.272 kilometers
  • 1707.490 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
  • 1960.437 miles
  • 3155.017 kilometers
  • 1703.573 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 Reno to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Reno to Knoxville generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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