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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2105 miles / 3388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 55 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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1603
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Distance from Knoxville to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1844.865 miles
  • 2969.022 kilometers
  • 1603.144 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
  • 1840.838 miles
  • 2962.541 kilometers
  • 1599.644 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Palm Springs generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W