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How far is Rochester, NY, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 793 miles / 1277 kilometers / 689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Rochester (ROC) is 905 miles / 1457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 12 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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793
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1277
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689
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Distance from Jackson to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 793.447 miles
  • 1276.930 kilometers
  • 689.487 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
  • 792.858 miles
  • 1275.981 kilometers
  • 688.974 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Jackson to Rochester generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W