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

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2110 miles / 3396 kilometers / 1834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Oakland (OAK) is 2467 miles / 3971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 34 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Oakland International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Oakland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2110.139 miles
  • 3395.940 kilometers
  • 1833.661 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
  • 2105.289 miles
  • 3388.135 kilometers
  • 1829.446 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 Oakland?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Oakland generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 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 Oakland

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

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 Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W