How far is Jackson, MS, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1958 miles / 3151 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Jackson (JAN) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 2 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1958.000 miles
- 3151.095 kilometers
- 1701.455 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- 1954.978 miles
- 3146.231 kilometers
- 1698.829 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 Portland to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Jackson?
The time difference between Portland and Jackson is 2 hours. Jackson is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Portland to Jackson generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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 |