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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 3017 miles / 4856 kilometers / 2622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 4164 miles / 6701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 27 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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3017
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4856
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2622
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Distance from Jackson to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3017.334 miles
  • 4855.929 kilometers
  • 2621.992 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
  • 3013.761 miles
  • 4850.178 kilometers
  • 2618.887 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 Fort Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Jackson to Fort Mcpherson generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 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 Fort Mcpherson

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

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 Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W