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How far is Jackson, TN, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 1675 miles / 2696 kilometers / 1456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson (MKL) is 1893 miles / 3046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 56 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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1456
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Distance from Los Angeles to Jackson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1675.195 miles
  • 2695.965 kilometers
  • 1455.704 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
  • 1671.536 miles
  • 2690.076 kilometers
  • 1452.525 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 Los Angeles to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Jackson generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W