Distance from Philadelphia to Jackson by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Jackson (MS) is 990 miles or 1593 kilometers or 860 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Jackson is 1119 miles (1802 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 129 miles or 209 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Jackson, MS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Jackson is 990 miles or 1593 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Jackson, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Jackson?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Jackson, MS is 2 hours 16 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Jackson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Philadelphia, PA and Jackson, MS
This map shows the distance from Philadelphia, PA, Usa to Jackson, MS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jackson, Mississippi is displayed below.

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Jackson, MS

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jackson, Mississippi is 1119 miles or 1802 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Jackson, MS is 1119 miles or 1802 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Jackson, Mississippi.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jackson, Mississippi is approximately 1119 miles (1802 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Jackson, MS

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Jackson, MS?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Jackson take?
Philadelphia and Jackson are 20 hours 53 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Philadelphia and Jackson

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Jackson (MS) is 1 Hours.
Jackson time is 1 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Jackson
2025-12-19, 07:16:18 EST2025-12-19, 06:16:18 CST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Jackson Mississippi, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Philadelphia, PA and Jackson, MS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1119 mi 1802 km 971.74 nmi
Straight line distance 990 mi 1593 km 860 nmi
Difference 129 mi 209 km 111 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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Jackson Details

Jackson is located in Mississippi, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 18' 57'' Longitude: W 90° 12' 46.2''
Latitude32.31583
Longitude-90.21282
StateMississippi
Nearest airports to Jackson

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Philadelphia, PA and Jackson, MS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 9 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 1 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 31 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 46 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 5 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 15 minutes