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

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Modesto (MOD) is 2093 miles / 3368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 47 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1778
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1545
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Distance from Jackson to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.802 miles
  • 2861.095 kilometers
  • 1544.868 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
  • 1773.748 miles
  • 2854.571 kilometers
  • 1541.345 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Jackson to Modesto generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W