How far is Jackson, MS, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 3288 miles / 5291 kilometers / 2857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Jackson (JAN) is 4110 miles / 6615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 2 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3287.716 miles
- 5291.066 kilometers
- 2856.947 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- 3282.637 miles
- 5282.892 kilometers
- 2852.533 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 Fairbanks to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Jackson?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Jackson is 3 hours. Jackson is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Jackson generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 813 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |