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How far is Akron, OH, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) is 762 miles / 1227 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Akron (CAK) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 23 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Akron–Canton Airport

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762
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1227
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662
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Distance from Jackson to Akron

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 762.287 miles
  • 1226.781 kilometers
  • 662.409 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
  • 762.528 miles
  • 1227.170 kilometers
  • 662.619 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 Akron?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Akron–Canton Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK)

On average, flying from Jackson to Akron generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Akron

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

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 Akron–Canton Airport
City: Akron, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAK
ICAO Code: KCAK
Coordinates: 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W