How far is Wales, AK, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3876 miles / 6238 kilometers / 3368 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Wales (WAA) is 4944 miles / 7956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 186 hours 4 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Jackson to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3876.182 miles
- 6238.110 kilometers
- 3368.310 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- 3868.832 miles
- 6226.282 kilometers
- 3361.923 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Wales?
The time difference between Jackson and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Jackson to Wales generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 972 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |