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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3675 miles / 5914 kilometers / 3193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4668 miles / 7512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 50 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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3193
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Distance from Jackson to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3674.655 miles
  • 5913.784 kilometers
  • 3193.188 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
  • 3668.504 miles
  • 5903.884 kilometers
  • 3187.842 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 Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Jackson to Wainwright generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 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 Wainwright

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

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 Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W