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How far is Knoxville, TN, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 2098 miles / 3376 kilometers / 1823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2446 miles / 3937 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 15 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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2098
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Distance from San Jose to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2097.956 miles
  • 3376.333 kilometers
  • 1823.074 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
  • 2093.143 miles
  • 3368.588 kilometers
  • 1818.892 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 San Jose to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Knoxville generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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