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How far is Jackson, MS, from Yuma, AZ?

The distance between Yuma (Yuma International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yuma (YUM) to Jackson (JAN) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 44 minutes.

Yuma International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Yuma to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.675 miles
  • 2300.839 kilometers
  • 1242.353 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
  • 1426.700 miles
  • 2296.051 kilometers
  • 1239.768 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 Yuma to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Yuma International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Yuma to Jackson generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yuma to Jackson

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

Airport information

Origin Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″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