Distance from San Jose to Knoxville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Jose (CA) to Knoxville (TN) is 2093 miles or 3369 kilometers or 1818 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Jose to Knoxville is 2442 miles (3931 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 349 miles or 562 km.

Flight distance from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Jose and Knoxville is 2093 miles or 3369 km.
The nearest airport to San Jose, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and the nearest airport to Knoxville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA).

What is the average flight time from San Jose to Knoxville?

Flight time from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN is 4 hours 48 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Jose to Knoxville Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN
This map shows the distance from San Jose, CA, Usa to Knoxville, TN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Jose, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

The driving distance from San Jose, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is 2442 miles or 3931 km.
The total driving distance from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN is 2442 miles or 3931 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Jose, California. It ends in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from San Jose, California to Knoxville, Tennessee is approximately 2442 miles (3931 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 Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN

How long is the drive from San Jose, CA to Knoxville, TN?
The total driving time is 43 hours, 5 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Jose to Knoxville take?
San Jose and Knoxville are 43 hours 5 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 Jose and Knoxville

Time difference between San Jose (CA) and Knoxville (TN) is 3 Hours.
Knoxville time is 3 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Current local time in San JoseCurrent local time in Knoxville
2025-12-19, 00:54:17 PST2025-12-19, 03:54:17 EST
How Far is it Between San Jose California, USA and Knoxville Tennessee, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2442 mi 3931 km 2120.63 nmi
Straight line distance 2093 mi 3369 km 1818 nmi
Difference 349 mi 562 km 302 nmi

San Jose Details

San Jose is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 20' 21.8'' Longitude: W 121° 53' 41.9''
Latitude37.33939
Longitude-121.89496
StateCalifornia
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Knoxville Details

Knoxville is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 57' 38.3'' Longitude: W 83° 55' 14.7''
Latitude35.96064
Longitude-83.92074
StateTennessee
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Jose, CA and Knoxville, TN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 81 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 61 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 54 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 49 hours 8 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 44 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 40 hours 56 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 37 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 35 hours 5 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 54 minutes