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How far is Columbus, OH, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 295 miles / 475 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Columbus (CMH) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 26 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 294.979 miles
  • 474.723 kilometers
  • 256.330 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
  • 295.460 miles
  • 475.497 kilometers
  • 256.748 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Knoxville and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Columbus generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W