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

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1807 miles / 2908 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 28 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1807
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2908
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1570
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Distance from Jackson to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.718 miles
  • 2907.630 kilometers
  • 1569.995 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
  • 1802.604 miles
  • 2901.009 kilometers
  • 1566.420 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Jackson to Sacramento generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W