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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1627 miles / 2619 kilometers / 1414 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Long Beach (LGB) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 22 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1627.445 miles
  • 2619.120 kilometers
  • 1414.211 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
  • 1624.038 miles
  • 2613.636 kilometers
  • 1411.250 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Jackson to Long Beach generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Long Beach

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

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W