How far is New Orleans, LA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 160 miles / 258 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to New Orleans (MSY) is 185 miles / 298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 160.044 miles
- 257.565 kilometers
- 139.074 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- 160.506 miles
- 258.310 kilometers
- 139.476 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and New Orleans?
There is no time difference between Jackson and New Orleans.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Jackson to New Orleans generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 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 New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |