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How far is San Diego, CA, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to San Diego (SAN) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 58 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1626.293 miles
  • 2617.264 kilometers
  • 1413.210 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
  • 1622.871 miles
  • 2611.757 kilometers
  • 1410.236 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Jackson to San Diego generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W