How far is Charleston, SC, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 541 miles / 870 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Charleston (CHS) is 670 miles / 1079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 44 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 540.775 miles
- 870.293 kilometers
- 469.921 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- 539.893 miles
- 868.874 kilometers
- 469.154 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Charleston?
The time difference between Jackson and Charleston is 1 hour. Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Jackson to Charleston generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |