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How far is Fort Wayne, IN, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Fort Wayne (FWA) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 42 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Fort Wayne International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Fort Wayne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 656.009 miles
  • 1055.743 kilometers
  • 570.056 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
  • 656.849 miles
  • 1057.095 kilometers
  • 570.786 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 Fort Wayne?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Fort Wayne generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Fort Wayne

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

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 Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W