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How far is Jackson, MS, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Jackson (JAN) is 2531 miles / 4073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 29 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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1987
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3197
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1726
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Distance from Seattle to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.757 miles
  • 3197.375 kilometers
  • 1726.444 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
  • 1984.010 miles
  • 3192.954 kilometers
  • 1724.057 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 Seattle to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Jackson generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W