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How far is Jackson, MS, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Jackson (JAN) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 34 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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1327
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2135
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1153
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Distance from Portland to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1326.823 miles
  • 2135.314 kilometers
  • 1152.977 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
  • 1325.587 miles
  • 2133.325 kilometers
  • 1151.903 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 Portland to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Portland to Jackson generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Jackson

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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