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

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Amarillo (AMA) is 1112 miles / 1790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Amarillo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.828 miles
  • 1605.848 kilometers
  • 867.089 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
  • 995.594 miles
  • 1602.253 kilometers
  • 865.147 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 Amarillo?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Amarillo generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Amarillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).

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 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W