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

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Jackson (MKL) is 369 miles / 594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 3 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 295.669 miles
  • 475.834 kilometers
  • 256.930 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
  • 296.187 miles
  • 476.667 kilometers
  • 257.380 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 Springfield to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Springfield to Jackson generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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