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How far is Hammerfest from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) is 4634 miles / 7458 kilometers / 4027 nautical miles.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Hammerfest Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Hammerfest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4634.443 miles
  • 7458.413 kilometers
  • 4027.221 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
  • 4624.556 miles
  • 7442.502 kilometers
  • 4018.629 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 Hammerfest?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Hammerfest Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hammerfest Airport (HFT)

On average, flying from Jackson to Hammerfest generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 183 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Hammerfest

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

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 Hammerfest Airport
City: Hammerfest
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HFT
ICAO Code: ENHF
Coordinates: 70°40′46″N, 23°40′6″E