How far is Gainesville, FL, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 497 miles / 800 kilometers / 432 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Gainesville (GNV) is 580 miles / 934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 18 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 496.911 miles
- 799.700 kilometers
- 431.803 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- 496.239 miles
- 798.619 kilometers
- 431.220 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Gainesville?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Jackson to Gainesville generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |