How far is Athens, GA, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 338 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Athens (AHN) is 437 miles / 704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 21 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 337.615 miles
- 543.338 kilometers
- 293.379 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- 337.044 miles
- 542.420 kilometers
- 292.884 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 Jackson to Athens?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Athens?
The time difference between Jackson and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Jackson to Athens generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |