There are
2,434 mi
from Knoxville, TN to Lincoln, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 18 hours to go from Knoxville, Tennessee to Lincoln, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Knoxville, TN to Lincoln, CA) is 2,046.26 mi.
2,434 mi = 3,917.28 kms