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How far is Boston, MA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 1254 miles / 2018 kilometers / 1089 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Boston (BOS) is 1406 miles / 2263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 43 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Logan International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1253.716 miles
  • 2017.660 kilometers
  • 1089.449 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
  • 1252.404 miles
  • 2015.550 kilometers
  • 1088.310 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Jackson to Boston generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Boston

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

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W