JAN
Jackson
United States
2,987 km
1,856 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,987 km
1,856 mi / 1,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JAN SFO
Airport Name Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code JAN SFO
ICAO Code KJAN KSFO
City Jackson San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 346 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.310000, -90.080000 37.620000, -122.380000

Jackson (JAN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,987 kilometers (1,856 miles / 1,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Jackson, it's 14:54 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Jackson (JAN) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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