How far is Charleston, SC, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 587 miles / 944 kilometers / 510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Charleston (CHS) is 669 miles / 1076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 36 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 586.505 miles
- 943.889 kilometers
- 509.659 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- 585.294 miles
- 941.939 kilometers
- 508.606 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Charleston?
The time difference between Jackson and Charleston is 1 hour. Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Jackson to Charleston generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |