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How far is Seattle, WA, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers / 1648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Seattle (BFI) is 2370 miles / 3814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 31 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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1897
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1648
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Distance from Jackson to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1896.827 miles
  • 3052.647 kilometers
  • 1648.297 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
  • 1893.274 miles
  • 3046.929 kilometers
  • 1645.210 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Jackson to Seattle generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

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 Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W