How far is Knoxville, TN, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 417 miles / 671 kilometers / 362 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Knoxville (TYS) is 556 miles / 895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 28 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Knoxville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Knoxville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 417.022 miles
- 671.132 kilometers
- 362.382 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- 416.810 miles
- 670.791 kilometers
- 362.198 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 Springfield to Knoxville?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Knoxville?
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
On average, flying from Springfield to Knoxville generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Knoxville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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 |