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

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 443 miles / 714 kilometers / 385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Chicago (ORD) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 41 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 443.360 miles
  • 713.519 kilometers
  • 385.270 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
  • 444.065 miles
  • 714.654 kilometers
  • 385.882 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Jackson to Chicago generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W