How far is Houston, TX, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 359 miles / 578 kilometers / 312 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Houston (HOU) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 27 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 359.239 miles
- 578.140 kilometers
- 312.170 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- 358.984 miles
- 577.729 kilometers
- 311.949 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Jackson to Houston generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
Airlines flying from Jackson (JAN) to Houston (HOU)
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| Southwest Airlines |