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How far is Jackson, TN, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Jackson (MKL) is 759 miles / 1222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 59 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 657.880 miles
  • 1058.756 kilometers
  • 571.682 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
  • 656.479 miles
  • 1056.500 kilometers
  • 570.464 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 Richmond to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Jackson generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Jackson

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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