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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 1251 miles / 2013 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Sheridan (SHR) is 1642 miles / 2642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 2 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1251.012 miles
  • 2013.309 kilometers
  • 1087.100 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
  • 1250.419 miles
  • 2012.354 kilometers
  • 1086.584 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Jackson to Sheridan generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W