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How far is Jackson, MS, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Jackson (JAN) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 25 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 407.216 miles
  • 655.351 kilometers
  • 353.861 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
  • 406.502 miles
  • 654.202 kilometers
  • 353.241 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 Athens to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Athens to Jackson generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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