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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 161 miles / 258 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Alexandria (AEX) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 17 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 160.544 miles
  • 258.371 kilometers
  • 139.509 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
  • 160.355 miles
  • 258.066 kilometers
  • 139.345 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 Jackson to Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Alexandria?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Alexandria.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Jackson to Alexandria generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Alexandria

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W