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How far is State College, PA, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 702 miles / 1129 kilometers / 610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to State College (SCE) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 51 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Jackson to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 701.793 miles
  • 1129.426 kilometers
  • 609.841 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
  • 700.886 miles
  • 1127.967 kilometers
  • 609.053 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Jackson to State College generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W