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How far is Tampa, FL, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Tampa (TPA) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 28 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.139 miles
  • 870.878 kilometers
  • 470.237 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
  • 540.908 miles
  • 870.506 kilometers
  • 470.036 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Jackson to Tampa generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W