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How far is Washington D.C. from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 844 miles / 1358 kilometers / 733 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 44 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 843.568 miles
  • 1357.590 kilometers
  • 733.040 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
  • 842.770 miles
  • 1356.307 kilometers
  • 732.347 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Jackson to Washington D.C. generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 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 Washington D.C.

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

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W