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How far is Jackson, MS, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 4893 miles / 7875 kilometers / 4252 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4893.056 miles
  • 7874.610 kilometers
  • 4251.949 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
  • 4904.521 miles
  • 7893.061 kilometers
  • 4261.912 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 Rio De Janeiro to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Jackson generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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