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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Tapachula?

The distance between Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1537 miles / 2474 kilometers / 1336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tapachula (TAP) to Knoxville (TYS) is 2361 miles / 3800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 7 minutes.

Tapachula International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Tapachula to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1537.062 miles
  • 2473.661 kilometers
  • 1335.670 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
  • 1541.796 miles
  • 2481.280 kilometers
  • 1339.784 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 Tapachula to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Tapachula International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Tapachula to Knoxville generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tapachula to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″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