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How far is Westerland from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 4745 miles / 7636 kilometers / 4123 nautical miles.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4744.557 miles
  • 7635.624 kilometers
  • 4122.907 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
  • 4733.840 miles
  • 7618.376 kilometers
  • 4113.594 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 Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Sylt Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Jackson to Westerland generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Westerland

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

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 Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E