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How far is State College, PA, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to State College (SCE) is 600 miles / 966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 30 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 481.656 miles
  • 775.150 kilometers
  • 418.548 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
  • 481.536 miles
  • 774.957 kilometers
  • 418.443 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Knoxville and State College?

There is no time difference between Knoxville and State College.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Knoxville to State College generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W