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How far is Jackson, MS, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Jackson (JAN) is 1200 miles / 1932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 35 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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1071
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1724
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931
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Distance from New York to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1071.283 miles
  • 1724.063 kilometers
  • 930.919 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
  • 1070.198 miles
  • 1722.316 kilometers
  • 929.976 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 New York to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from New York to Jackson generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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