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How far is Memphis, TN, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 188 miles / 303 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Memphis (MEM) is 208 miles / 334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 54 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 188.322 miles
  • 303.075 kilometers
  • 163.648 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
  • 188.794 miles
  • 303.835 kilometers
  • 164.058 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 Jackson to Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Memphis?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Memphis.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Jackson to Memphis generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W