Distance from Athens to Knoxville
How far is it from Athens to Knoxville? About 5,550 mi in a straight line and 6,549 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Athens and Knoxville are about 5,550 mi (8,932 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 6,549 mi (10,540 km), a drive of about 110 hr 57 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 10 hr 42 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 5,550 mi / 8,932 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 6,549 mi / 10,540 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 110 hr 57 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 10 hr 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $819 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.895, -31.138 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Athens to Knoxville is about 5,550 mi (8,932 km) in a straight line, and roughly 6,549 mi (10,540 km) by road.