How far is Jackson, TN, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 512 miles / 824 kilometers / 445 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Jackson (MKL) is 573 miles / 922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 31 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 511.730 miles
- 823.550 kilometers
- 444.681 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- 510.674 miles
- 821.850 kilometers
- 443.764 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 Roanoke to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Jackson?
The time difference between Roanoke and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Jackson generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |
| Destination | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W |