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How far is Portland, OR, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1884 miles / 3032 kilometers / 1637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Portland (PDX) is 2297 miles / 3697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 7 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Portland International Airport

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1884
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3032
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1637
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Distance from Jackson to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1883.974 miles
  • 3031.963 kilometers
  • 1637.129 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
  • 1880.188 miles
  • 3025.870 kilometers
  • 1633.839 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Jackson to Portland generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W