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How far is Punta Gorda, FL, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Punta Gorda (Punta Gorda Airport (Florida)) is 612 miles / 984 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is 802 miles / 1290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 6 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Punta Gorda Airport (Florida)

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Distance from Jackson to Punta Gorda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 611.736 miles
  • 984.493 kilometers
  • 531.584 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
  • 611.699 miles
  • 984.434 kilometers
  • 531.552 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 Punta Gorda?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport (Florida) is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Punta Gorda Airport (Florida) (PGD)

On average, flying from Jackson to Punta Gorda generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 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 Punta Gorda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Punta Gorda Airport (Florida) (PGD).

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 Punta Gorda Airport (Florida)
City: Punta Gorda, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PGD
ICAO Code: KPGD
Coordinates: 26°55′12″N, 81°59′25″W