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How far is Abilene, TX, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 655 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Abilene (ABI) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.469 miles
  • 1054.875 kilometers
  • 569.587 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
  • 654.392 miles
  • 1053.141 kilometers
  • 568.651 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 Abilene?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Abilene?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Abilene.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Jackson to Abilene generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 263 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 Abilene

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

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 Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W