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How far is Portland, OR, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1958 miles / 3151 kilometers / 1701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Portland (PDX) is 2456 miles / 3952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Portland International Airport

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1958
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3151
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Distance from Jackson to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1958.000 miles
  • 3151.095 kilometers
  • 1701.455 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
  • 1954.978 miles
  • 3146.231 kilometers
  • 1698.829 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Jackson to Portland generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W