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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 1118 miles / 1800 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Bridgeport (BDR) is 1255 miles / 2020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 41 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Bridgeport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1118.244 miles
  • 1799.640 kilometers
  • 971.728 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
  • 1117.097 miles
  • 1797.794 kilometers
  • 970.731 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 Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Jackson to Bridgeport generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Bridgeport

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

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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W