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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 851 miles / 1369 kilometers / 739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Norfolk (ORF) is 944 miles / 1520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 51 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 850.527 miles
  • 1368.790 kilometers
  • 739.088 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
  • 849.195 miles
  • 1366.646 kilometers
  • 737.930 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Jackson to Norfolk generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Norfolk

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

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W