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

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

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Jackson (JAN) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 55 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Jackson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Jackson. 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 Memphis to Jackson?

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

What is the time difference between Memphis and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Memphis and Jackson.

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

On average, flying from Memphis to Jackson 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 Memphis to Jackson

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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