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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1582 miles / 2545 kilometers / 1374 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Mesa (AZA) is 1811 miles / 2915 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 27 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1581.533 miles
  • 2545.230 kilometers
  • 1374.314 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
  • 1578.149 miles
  • 2539.785 kilometers
  • 1371.374 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Mesa generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W