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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1287 miles / 2071 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1460 miles / 2349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 56 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1287
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2071
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1118
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Distance from Jackson to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1286.754 miles
  • 2070.830 kilometers
  • 1118.159 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
  • 1284.187 miles
  • 2066.699 kilometers
  • 1115.928 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 Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Jackson to Grand Canyon generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W