How far is Oakland, CA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Oakland (OAK) is 2123 miles / 3417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 50 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1851.267 miles
- 2979.325 kilometers
- 1608.707 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- 1847.500 miles
- 2973.263 kilometers
- 1605.434 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 Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Oakland?
The time difference between Jackson and Oakland is 2 hours. Oakland is 2 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Jackson to Oakland generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
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 | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |