How far is Jackson, MS, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 2731 miles / 4395 kilometers / 2373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Jackson (JAN) is 3739 miles / 6018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 19 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2730.893 miles
- 4394.947 kilometers
- 2373.081 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- 2727.045 miles
- 4388.753 kilometers
- 2369.737 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 Sitka to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Jackson?
The time difference between Sitka and Jackson is 3 hours. Jackson is 3 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Sitka to Jackson generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 666 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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 |