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How far is Abilene, TX, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 562 miles / 904 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Abilene (ABI) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 44 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Abilene

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 561.650 miles
  • 903.888 kilometers
  • 488.061 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
  • 560.485 miles
  • 902.013 kilometers
  • 487.048 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 Jackson to Abilene?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Abilene?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Abilene.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)

On average, flying from Jackson to Abilene generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Abilene

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W