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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1804 miles / 2903 kilometers / 1568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2134 miles / 3434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 6 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1804.074 miles
  • 2903.376 kilometers
  • 1567.698 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
  • 1800.491 miles
  • 2897.610 kilometers
  • 1564.584 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Jackson to Sacramento generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W