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How far is Reading, PA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 962 miles / 1548 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Reading (RDG) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 10 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 961.841 miles
  • 1547.934 kilometers
  • 835.817 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
  • 961.041 miles
  • 1546.646 kilometers
  • 835.122 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Jackson to Reading generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Reading

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

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W