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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2167 miles / 3488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 16 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1791
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1557
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Distance from Jackson to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1791.496 miles
  • 2883.134 kilometers
  • 1556.768 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
  • 1787.417 miles
  • 2876.568 kilometers
  • 1553.223 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Jackson to Sacramento generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W