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How far is Fort McMurray from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 2484 miles / 3998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 29 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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1961
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3156
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1704
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Distance from Jackson to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1961.315 miles
  • 3156.430 kilometers
  • 1704.336 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
  • 1960.850 miles
  • 3155.683 kilometers
  • 1703.932 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Jackson to Fort McMurray generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W