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How far is San Diego, CA, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to San Diego (SAN) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 50 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1578.846 miles
  • 2540.906 kilometers
  • 1371.980 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
  • 1575.558 miles
  • 2535.615 kilometers
  • 1369.122 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Jackson to San Diego generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 San Diego

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

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W