How far is Jackson, MS, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 8744 miles / 14072 kilometers / 7598 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8744.043 miles
- 14072.173 kilometers
- 7598.365 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- 8743.353 miles
- 14071.063 kilometers
- 7597.766 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 Johannesburg to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 17 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Jackson generates about 1 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 109 kilograms equals 2 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | 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 |