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How far is Jackson, MS, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 553 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Jackson (JAN) is 669 miles / 1076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 16 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.669 miles
  • 889.435 kilometers
  • 480.257 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
  • 553.487 miles
  • 890.751 kilometers
  • 480.967 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 Indianapolis to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Jackson generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Jackson

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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