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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1648 miles / 2652 kilometers / 1432 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1849 miles / 2976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 25 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1647.597 miles
  • 2651.550 kilometers
  • 1431.722 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
  • 1643.944 miles
  • 2645.672 kilometers
  • 1428.549 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Jackson to Palmdale generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W