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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3944 miles / 6347 kilometers / 3427 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Sal to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3943.591 miles
  • 6346.595 kilometers
  • 3426.887 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
  • 3938.946 miles
  • 6339.119 kilometers
  • 3422.850 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 Sal to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Sal to Knoxville generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 991 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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