How far is Kona, HI, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4453 miles / 7167 kilometers / 3870 nautical miles.

Distance from Knoxville to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4453.092 miles
• 7166.557 kilometers
• 3869.631 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

• 4446.365 miles
• 7155.731 kilometers
• 3863.786 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Kona?

The time difference between Knoxville and Kona is 5 hours. Kona is 5 hours behind Knoxville.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Kona generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Knoxville to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

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	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W