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How far is Jackson, MS, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Jackson (JAN) is 1451 miles / 2335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 27 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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1184
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1905
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1029
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Distance from Ottawa to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1183.668 miles
  • 1904.930 kilometers
  • 1028.580 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
  • 1183.567 miles
  • 1904.767 kilometers
  • 1028.492 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 Ottawa to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Jackson generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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