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How far is Hancock, MI, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Hancock (Houghton County Memorial Airport) is 1028 miles / 1655 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Hancock (CMX) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 34 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Houghton County Memorial Airport

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894
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Distance from Jackson to Hancock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1028.437 miles
  • 1655.108 kilometers
  • 893.687 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
  • 1029.931 miles
  • 1657.513 kilometers
  • 894.986 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 Hancock?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)

On average, flying from Jackson to Hancock generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 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 Hancock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX).

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 Houghton County Memorial Airport
City: Hancock, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMX
ICAO Code: KCMX
Coordinates: 47°10′6″N, 88°29′20″W