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How far is Calgary from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Calgary (YYC) is 2248 miles / 3618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 41 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.697 miles
  • 2860.927 kilometers
  • 1544.777 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
  • 1776.638 miles
  • 2859.221 kilometers
  • 1543.856 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Jackson to Calgary generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W