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How far is Yellowknife from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2157 miles / 3472 kilometers / 1875 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3052 miles / 4911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 56 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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2157
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3472
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1875
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Distance from Jackson to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2157.259 miles
  • 3471.771 kilometers
  • 1874.606 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
  • 2155.430 miles
  • 3468.828 kilometers
  • 1873.017 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Jackson to Yellowknife generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W