How far is Jackson, MS, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Jackson (JAN) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 36 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 665.801 miles
- 1071.503 kilometers
- 578.565 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- 666.991 miles
- 1073.418 kilometers
- 579.599 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 Chicago to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Jackson generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Jackson (JAN)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |