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How far is Jackson, TN, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Jackson (MKL) is 1896 miles / 3052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 59 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1626.293 miles
  • 2617.264 kilometers
  • 1413.210 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
  • 1622.871 miles
  • 2611.757 kilometers
  • 1410.236 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 San Diego to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from San Diego to Jackson generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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