How far is Jackson, MS, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers / 1582 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Jackson (JAN) is 2147 miles / 3456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 21 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1820.603 miles
- 2929.976 kilometers
- 1582.061 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- 1816.992 miles
- 2924.165 kilometers
- 1578.923 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 Sacramento to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Jackson generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′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 |