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How far is Kona, HI, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4179 miles / 6725 kilometers / 3631 nautical miles.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4178.982 miles
  • 6725.419 kilometers
  • 3631.436 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
  • 4172.824 miles
  • 6715.508 kilometers
  • 3626.085 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Kona generates about 479 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 479 kilograms equals 1 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W