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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 553 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Indianapolis (IND) is 668 miles / 1075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.669 miles
  • 889.435 kilometers
  • 480.257 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
  • 553.487 miles
  • 890.751 kilometers
  • 480.967 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Jackson to Indianapolis generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W