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How far is Nome, AK, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 3804 miles / 6121 kilometers / 3305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Nome (OME) is 4895 miles / 7878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 42 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Nome Airport

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3804
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6121
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3305
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Distance from Jackson to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3803.505 miles
  • 6121.148 kilometers
  • 3305.155 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
  • 3796.346 miles
  • 6109.627 kilometers
  • 3298.935 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Nome Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Jackson to Nome generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 952 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 Nome

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

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W