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How far is Jackson, TN, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 1884 miles / 3032 kilometers / 1637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Jackson (MKL) is 2297 miles / 3697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 3 minutes.

Portland International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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1884
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3032
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1637
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Distance from Portland to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1883.974 miles
  • 3031.963 kilometers
  • 1637.129 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
  • 1880.188 miles
  • 3025.870 kilometers
  • 1633.839 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 Portland to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Portland to Jackson generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Jackson

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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