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How far is Jackson, MS, from Akron, OH?

The distance between Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 762 miles / 1227 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akron (CAK) to Jackson (JAN) is 932 miles / 1500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 16 minutes.

Akron–Canton Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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762
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1227
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662
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Distance from Akron to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 762.287 miles
  • 1226.781 kilometers
  • 662.409 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
  • 762.528 miles
  • 1227.170 kilometers
  • 662.619 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 Akron to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Akron–Canton Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Akron to Jackson generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akron to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″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