How far is Sitka, AK, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2597 miles / 4179 kilometers / 2256 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Sitka (SIT) is 3583 miles / 5766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 33 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2596.532 miles
- 4178.713 kilometers
- 2256.324 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- 2591.880 miles
- 4171.227 kilometers
- 2252.282 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Sitka?
The time difference between Jackson and Sitka is 3 hours. Sitka is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Jackson to Sitka generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 632 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |