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How far is Busan from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 7108 miles / 11439 kilometers / 6177 nautical miles.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7107.790 miles
  • 11438.879 kilometers
  • 6176.500 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
  • 7093.347 miles
  • 11415.636 kilometers
  • 6163.950 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 Busan?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 13 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Busan generates about 870 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 870 kilograms equals 1 918 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Knoxville to Busan

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

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 Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E