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How far is Modesto, CA, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Modesto (MOD) is 2403 miles / 3868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 21 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.311 miles
  • 3286.781 kilometers
  • 1774.720 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
  • 2037.621 miles
  • 3279.233 kilometers
  • 1770.644 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Modesto generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W