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How far is Jackson, MS, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 851 miles / 1369 kilometers / 739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Jackson (JAN) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 54 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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851
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1369
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739
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Distance from Norfolk to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 850.527 miles
  • 1368.790 kilometers
  • 739.088 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
  • 849.195 miles
  • 1366.646 kilometers
  • 737.930 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 Norfolk to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Jackson generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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