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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 562 miles / 904 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Gainesville (GNV) is 661 miles / 1063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 2 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 561.719 miles
  • 903.999 kilometers
  • 488.121 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
  • 561.953 miles
  • 904.376 kilometers
  • 488.324 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Jackson to Gainesville generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 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 Gainesville

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

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W