How far is Chicago, IL, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Chicago (MDW) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 37 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 665.801 miles
- 1071.503 kilometers
- 578.565 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- 666.991 miles
- 1073.418 kilometers
- 579.599 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Jackson to Chicago generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Jackson (JAN) to Chicago (MDW)
| Southwest Airlines |