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How far is Seattle, WA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Seattle (BFI) is 2528 miles / 4068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 29 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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1987
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3197
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1726
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Distance from Jackson to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.757 miles
  • 3197.375 kilometers
  • 1726.444 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
  • 1984.010 miles
  • 3192.954 kilometers
  • 1724.057 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Jackson to Seattle generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

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 Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W