How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 986 miles / 1586 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 45 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Jackson to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 985.745 miles
- 1586.403 kilometers
- 856.589 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- 984.786 miles
- 1584.860 kilometers
- 855.756 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Wings Field is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Jackson to Philadelphia generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Wings Field (BBX).
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 | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |