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How far is Bethel, AK, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3556 miles / 5722 kilometers / 3090 nautical miles.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Bethel Airport

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5722
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3090
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Distance from Jackson to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3555.503 miles
  • 5722.028 kilometers
  • 3089.648 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
  • 3547.692 miles
  • 5709.457 kilometers
  • 3082.860 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Jackson to Bethel generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W