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How far is Jackson, MS, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 5222 miles / 8404 kilometers / 4538 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5221.853 miles
  • 8403.757 kilometers
  • 4537.666 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
  • 5228.781 miles
  • 8414.907 kilometers
  • 4543.686 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 Papeete to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Papeete to Jackson generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Faa'a International Airport
City: Papeete
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: PPT
ICAO Code: NTAA
Coordinates: 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″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