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How far is Sydney from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers / 1613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Sydney (YQY) is 2193 miles / 3529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 59 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1856.292 miles
  • 2987.412 kilometers
  • 1613.073 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
  • 1853.728 miles
  • 2983.286 kilometers
  • 1610.845 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Jackson to Sydney generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 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 Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

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 Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W