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How far is Gander from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 2162 miles / 3479 kilometers / 1879 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Gander (YQX) is 3394 miles / 5462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 50 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Gander International Airport

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2162
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3479
Kilometers
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1879
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 35 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
236 kg

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Distance from Jackson to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2161.965 miles
  • 3479.345 kilometers
  • 1878.696 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
  • 2158.863 miles
  • 3474.354 kilometers
  • 1876.001 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Gander International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Jackson to Gander generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W