How far is Alma from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 1473 miles / 2371 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Alma (YTF) is 1816 miles / 2922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 49 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Alma Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Alma
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Alma. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1473.372 miles
- 2371.162 kilometers
- 1280.325 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- 1472.961 miles
- 2370.500 kilometers
- 1279.968 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 Alma?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Alma Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Alma?
The time difference between Jackson and Alma is 1 hour. Alma is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Alma Airport (YTF)
On average, flying from Jackson to Alma generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Alma
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Alma Airport (YTF).
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 | Alma Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alma |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YTF |
| ICAO Code: | CYTF |
| Coordinates: | 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W |