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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 213 miles / 343 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 8 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 213.298 miles
  • 343.270 kilometers
  • 185.351 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
  • 212.853 miles
  • 342.554 kilometers
  • 184.964 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Chattanooga generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W