How far is Jackson, MS, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Jackson (JAN) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 51 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1851.267 miles
- 2979.325 kilometers
- 1608.707 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- 1847.500 miles
- 2973.263 kilometers
- 1605.434 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 Oakland to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Jackson?
The time difference between Oakland and Jackson is 2 hours. Jackson is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Oakland to Jackson generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |