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How far is Jackson, MS, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1642 miles / 2642 kilometers / 1426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson (JAN) is 1864 miles / 3000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1641.508 miles
  • 2641.750 kilometers
  • 1426.431 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
  • 1638.070 miles
  • 2636.218 kilometers
  • 1423.444 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 Los Angeles to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Jackson generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Jackson

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

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination 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