How far is Beckley, WV, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Beckley (BKW) is 742 miles / 1194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 43 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Raleigh County Memorial Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Beckley
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Beckley. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 631.960 miles
- 1017.041 kilometers
- 549.158 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- 631.574 miles
- 1016.420 kilometers
- 548.823 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 Beckley?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Raleigh County Memorial Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Beckley?
The time difference between Jackson and Beckley is 1 hour. Beckley is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)
On average, flying from Jackson to Beckley generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 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 Beckley
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW).
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 | Raleigh County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beckley, WV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BKW |
| ICAO Code: | KBKW |
| Coordinates: | 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W |