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How far is Jackson, MS, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 3135 miles / 5045 kilometers / 2724 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Thule to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3134.566 miles
  • 5044.596 kilometers
  • 2723.864 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
  • 3131.407 miles
  • 5039.512 kilometers
  • 2721.119 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 Thule to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Thule to Jackson generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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