How far is San Jose, CA, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2098 miles / 3376 kilometers / 1823 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to San Jose (SJC) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 16 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2097.956 miles
- 3376.333 kilometers
- 1823.074 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- 2093.143 miles
- 3368.588 kilometers
- 1818.892 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and San Jose?
The time difference between Knoxville and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Knoxville to San Jose generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 504 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |