How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1599 miles / 2574 kilometers / 1390 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 21 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1599.467 miles
- 2574.093 kilometers
- 1389.899 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- 1596.030 miles
- 2568.561 kilometers
- 1386.912 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Phoenix?
The time difference between Knoxville and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Phoenix generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |