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How far is Rochester, NY, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 1006 miles / 1620 kilometers / 875 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Rochester (ROC) is 1191 miles / 1916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 23 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1006.410 miles
  • 1619.659 kilometers
  • 874.546 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
  • 1006.348 miles
  • 1619.560 kilometers
  • 874.492 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Jackson to Rochester generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Rochester

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

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W