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How far is Jackson, TN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 431 miles / 694 kilometers / 375 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Jackson (MKL) is 480 miles / 772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 6 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 431.302 miles
  • 694.114 kilometers
  • 374.791 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
  • 431.984 miles
  • 695.211 kilometers
  • 375.384 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 Chicago to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Jackson generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 195 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination 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