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How far is Athens, GA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Athens (AHN) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 26 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 407.216 miles
  • 655.351 kilometers
  • 353.861 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
  • 406.502 miles
  • 654.202 kilometers
  • 353.241 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Jackson to Athens generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 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 Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

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 Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W