How far is State College, PA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 898 miles / 1445 kilometers / 780 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to State College (SCE) is 1071 miles / 1723 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 2 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – University Park Airport
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Distance from Jackson to State College
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to State College. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 897.818 miles
- 1444.898 kilometers
- 780.182 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- 897.423 miles
- 1444.262 kilometers
- 779.839 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 State College?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and State College?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Jackson to State College generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 State College
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and University Park Airport (SCE).
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 | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |