How far is Jackson, TN, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 3125 miles / 5029 kilometers / 2716 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Jackson (MKL) is 3951 miles / 6359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 18 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3125.136 miles
- 5029.418 kilometers
- 2715.669 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- 3119.304 miles
- 5020.034 kilometers
- 2710.601 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 Fairbanks to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Jackson?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Jackson is 3 hours. Jackson is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Jackson generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W |