How far is Jackson, MS, from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 6179 miles / 9944 kilometers / 5370 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6179.181 miles
- 9944.427 kilometers
- 5369.561 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- 6172.976 miles
- 9934.442 kilometers
- 5364.170 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 Lagos to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Jackson?
The time difference between Lagos and Jackson is 7 hours. Jackson is 7 hours behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Lagos to Jackson generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″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 |