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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Xiamen?

The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 8036 miles / 12933 kilometers / 6983 nautical miles.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Flight time duration
15 h 42 min
CO2 emission
1 004 kg

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Distance from Xiamen to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8036.038 miles
  • 12932.750 kilometers
  • 6983.126 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
  • 8023.425 miles
  • 12912.450 kilometers
  • 6972.165 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 Xiamen to Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 15 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Xiamen to Knoxville generates about 1 004 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 004 kilograms equals 2 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xiamen to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

Airport information

Origin Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E
Destination 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