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How far is Chicago, IL, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 677 miles / 1090 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Chicago (ORD) is 759 miles / 1221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 8 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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677
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1090
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589
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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)
  • 677.287 miles
  • 1089.988 kilometers
  • 588.546 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
  • 678.503 miles
  • 1091.945 kilometers
  • 589.603 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 O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Jackson to Chicago generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Jackson (JAN) to Chicago (ORD)

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