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

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Petersburg (PSG) is 3457 miles / 5564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 50 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2639.200 miles
  • 4247.381 kilometers
  • 2293.402 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
  • 2635.682 miles
  • 4241.720 kilometers
  • 2290.345 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 Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Jackson to Petersburg generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 643 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 Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

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 Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W