How far is Alta from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4655 miles / 7492 kilometers / 4045 nautical miles.

Distance from Jackson to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4655.047 miles
• 7491.572 kilometers
• 4045.125 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

• 4645.061 miles
• 7475.500 kilometers
• 4036.447 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 Alta?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Alta Airport is 9 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Alta?

The time difference between Jackson and Alta is 7 hours. Alta is 7 hours ahead of Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Jackson to Alta generates about 539 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 539 kilograms equals 1 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Alta

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

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	Alta Airport
City:	Alta
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	ALF
ICAO Code:	ENAT
Coordinates:	69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E