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How far is Jackson, TN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 443 miles / 714 kilometers / 385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Jackson (MKL) is 503 miles / 809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 443.360 miles
  • 713.519 kilometers
  • 385.270 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
  • 444.065 miles
  • 714.654 kilometers
  • 385.882 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 Chicago to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Jackson generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination 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