How far is Sacramento, CA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers / 1582 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2146 miles / 3454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 18 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1820.603 miles
- 2929.976 kilometers
- 1582.061 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- 1816.992 miles
- 2924.165 kilometers
- 1578.923 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Sacramento?
The time difference between Jackson and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Jackson to Sacramento generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |