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How far is Fort Nelson from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2212 miles / 3560 kilometers / 1922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2772 miles / 4461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 29 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2212
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3560
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1922
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Distance from Jackson to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2212.246 miles
  • 3560.264 kilometers
  • 1922.389 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
  • 2209.467 miles
  • 3555.792 kilometers
  • 1919.974 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Jackson to Fort Nelson generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W