Distance from San Francisco to Knoxville by Car and Plane
The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Knoxville (TN) is 2117 miles or 3407 kilometers or 1839 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Knoxville is 2484 miles (3998 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 367 miles or 591 km.
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Knoxville, TN in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Knoxville is 2117 miles or 3407 km.The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Knoxville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA).
What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Knoxville?
Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Knoxville, TN is 4 hours 52 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
San Francisco to Knoxville Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Knoxville, TNThis map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Knoxville, TN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is displayed below.
Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Knoxville, TN
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is 2484 miles or 3998 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Knoxville, TN is 2484 miles or 3998 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is approximately 2484 miles (3998 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 43 to 44 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Knoxville, TN
How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Knoxville, TN?The total driving time is 43 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Knoxville take?
San Francisco and Knoxville are 43 hours 47 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.
Time Difference between San Francisco and Knoxville
Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Knoxville (TN) is 3 Hours.
Knoxville time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.
| Current local time in San Francisco | Current local time in Knoxville |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 19:16:30 PST | 2025-12-19, 22:16:30 EST |
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Knoxville Tennessee, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Knoxville, TN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 2484 mi | 3998 km | 2157.11 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 2117 mi | 3407 km | 1839 nmi |
| Difference | 367 mi | 591 km | 318 nmi |
San Francisco Details
San Francisco is located in California, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 37.775 |
| Longitude | -122.41944 |
| State | California |
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Knoxville Details
Knoxville is located in Tennessee, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 35° 57' 38.3'' Longitude: W 83° 55' 14.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 35.96064 |
| Longitude | -83.92074 |
| State | Tennessee |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Knoxville, TN
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 83 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 62 hours 28 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 55 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 49 hours 58 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 45 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 41 hours 38 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 38 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 35 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 33 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 31 hours 14 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 29 hours 23 minutes |