How far is Rochester, MN, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers / 624 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Rochester (RST) is 905 miles / 1457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 3 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 717.929 miles
- 1155.395 kilometers
- 623.863 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- 717.863 miles
- 1155.288 kilometers
- 623.806 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Rochester?
The time difference between Knoxville and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Rochester generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |