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How far is Tampa, FL, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 645 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Tampa (TPA) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 15 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.409 miles
  • 1038.685 kilometers
  • 560.845 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
  • 646.165 miles
  • 1039.902 kilometers
  • 561.502 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Tampa generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W