How far is Athens, GA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Athens (AHN) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 26 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 407.216 miles
- 655.351 kilometers
- 353.861 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- 406.502 miles
- 654.202 kilometers
- 353.241 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Athens?
The time difference between Jackson and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Jackson to Athens generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |