How far is Jackson, MS, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Jackson (JAN) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 37 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 978.250 miles
- 1574.341 kilometers
- 850.076 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- 977.243 miles
- 1572.719 kilometers
- 849.201 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 Philadelphia to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Jackson generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |