How far is Anchorage, AK, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 3304 miles / 5317 kilometers / 2871 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Anchorage (ANC) is 4228 miles / 6804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 56 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3303.935 miles
- 5317.169 kilometers
- 2871.041 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- 3298.379 miles
- 5308.226 kilometers
- 2866.213 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 Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Anchorage?
The time difference between Jackson and Anchorage is 3 hours. Anchorage is 3 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Jackson to Anchorage generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 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 Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |
| Destination | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Anchorage, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ANC |
| ICAO Code: | PANC |
| Coordinates: | 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W |