How far is Jackson, MS, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Jackson (JAN) is 907 miles / 1460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 5 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 807.054 miles
- 1298.827 kilometers
- 701.311 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- 805.988 miles
- 1297.111 kilometers
- 700.384 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 Richmond to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Jackson?
The time difference between Richmond and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Richmond to Jackson generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |