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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Yuma (YUM) is 1601 miles / 2576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 44 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Yuma International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.675 miles
  • 2300.839 kilometers
  • 1242.353 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
  • 1426.700 miles
  • 2296.051 kilometers
  • 1239.768 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Yuma International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Jackson to Yuma generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W