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

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 811 miles / 1305 kilometers / 704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Rochester (RST) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – 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)
  • 810.603 miles
  • 1304.540 kilometers
  • 704.395 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
  • 811.943 miles
  • 1306.696 kilometers
  • 705.560 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 Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jackson and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Jackson and Rochester.

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

On average, flying from Jackson to Rochester generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W