How far is Jackson, MS, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Jackson (JAN) is 1036 miles / 1668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 17 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 919.206 miles
- 1479.318 kilometers
- 798.768 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- 918.510 miles
- 1478.198 kilometers
- 798.163 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 Harrisburg to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Jackson?
The time difference between Harrisburg and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Harrisburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Jackson generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W |
| Destination | 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 |