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How far is Waco, TX, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 815 miles / 1311 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Waco (ACT) is 944 miles / 1520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 2 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 814.638 miles
  • 1311.033 kilometers
  • 707.901 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
  • 813.368 miles
  • 1308.989 kilometers
  • 706.798 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 Knoxville to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Waco generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W