How far is Richmond, VA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Richmond (RIC) is 905 miles / 1457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 3 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 807.054 miles
- 1298.827 kilometers
- 701.311 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- 805.988 miles
- 1297.111 kilometers
- 700.384 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Richmond?
The time difference between Jackson and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Jackson to Richmond generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |