How far is Jackson, MS, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 587 miles / 944 kilometers / 510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Jackson (JAN) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 586.505 miles
- 943.889 kilometers
- 509.659 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- 585.294 miles
- 941.939 kilometers
- 508.606 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 Charleston to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Jackson?
The time difference between Charleston and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Charleston to Jackson generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |