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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 865 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 1134 miles / 1825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 995.817 miles
  • 1602.612 kilometers
  • 865.341 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
  • 994.807 miles
  • 1600.986 kilometers
  • 864.463 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

On average, flying from Jackson to Philadelphia generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W