How far is Houston, TX, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 771 miles / 1242 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Houston (IAH) is 906 miles / 1458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 3 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 771.458 miles
- 1241.541 kilometers
- 670.379 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- 770.826 miles
- 1240.525 kilometers
- 669.830 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Houston?
The time difference between Knoxville and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Houston generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from Knoxville (TYS) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |