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How far is Jackson, MS, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Jackson (JAN) is 1210 miles / 1947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 45 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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1071
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1724
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931
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Distance from New York to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1071.258 miles
  • 1724.023 kilometers
  • 930.898 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
  • 1070.135 miles
  • 1722.216 kilometers
  • 929.922 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 New York to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from New York to Jackson generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W
Destination 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