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How far is Lansing, MI, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 782 miles / 1258 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Lansing (LAN) is 931 miles / 1498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 9 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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679
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Distance from Jackson to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 781.815 miles
  • 1258.209 kilometers
  • 679.378 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
  • 782.783 miles
  • 1259.768 kilometers
  • 680.220 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Jackson to Lansing generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Lansing

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

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W