Nonstop flight route between Jackson, Mississippi, United States and Perryville, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(32°18'39"N by 90°4'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(55°54'24"N by 159°9'38"W)
Distance from JAN to KPV:
3,612.38 miles (5,813.56 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), Jackson, Mississippi, United States and Perryville Airport (KPV), Perryville, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,612 miles (or 5,814 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport and Perryville Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport and Perryville Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JAN / KJAN |
| Airport Name: | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
| Location: | Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°18'39"N by 90°4'32"W |
| Area Served: | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Jackson |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 346 feet (105 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JAN |
| More Information: | JAN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KPV / PAPE |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Perryville, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 55°54'24"N by 159°9'38"W |
| Area Served: | Perryville, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Alaska DOT&PF - Central Region |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 29 feet (9 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KPV |
| More Information: | KPV Maps & Info |
Facts about Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN):
- Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) has 2 runways.
- Because of Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport's relatively low elevation of 346 feet, planes can take off or land at Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The airport covers 3,381 acres at an elevation of 346 feet.
- The closest airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is Hawkins Field (HKS), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) W of JAN.
- In March 2011, the Jackson–Evers International Airport was ranked the 8th-best airport in a worldwide consumer survey conducted by Airports Council International.
- The furthest airport from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,979 miles (17,669 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- In 1973, Delta Boeing 727s flew nonstop to Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas/Ft.
- In the 1980s, air service to Jackson remained steady.
Facts about Perryville Airport (KPV):
- The closest airport to Perryville Airport (KPV) is Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ), which is located 28 miles (46 kilometers) NNE of KPV.
- Because of Perryville Airport's relatively low elevation of 29 feet, planes can take off or land at Perryville Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Perryville Airport (KPV) is George Airport (GRJ), which is located 10,922 miles (17,577 kilometers) away in George, South Africa.
- Perryville Airport (KPV) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Perryville Airport", another name for KPV is "PEV".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.72 miles (14.03 km) W | Hawkins Field (HKS) | Jackson, Mississippi, United States |     |
| 2 | 68.87 miles (110.84 km) SE | Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) | Laurel, Mississippi, United States | |
| 3 | 72.65 miles (116.93 km) SE | Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) | Hattiesburg/Laurel, Mississippi, United States | |
| 4 | 77.31 miles (124.42 km) E | Key Field Air National Guard Base (MEI) | Meridian, Mississippi, United States | |
| 5 | 81.65 miles (131.41 km) SSW | McComb-Pike County Airport (MCB) | McComb, Mississippi, United States | |
| 6 | 81.74 miles (131.55 km) N | Greenwood-Leflore Airport (GWO) | Greenwood, Mississippi, United States | |
| 7 | 86.30 miles (138.89 km) WSW | Natchez–Adams County Airport (HEZ) | Natchez, Mississippi, United States | |
| 8 | 86.95 miles (139.94 km) SE | Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States | |
| 9 | 96.64 miles (155.52 km) NNW | Mid-Delta Regional Airport (GLH) | Greenville, Mississippi, United States | |
| 10 | 115.27 miles (185.51 km) W | Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | |
| 11 | 116.59 miles (187.63 km) NE | Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) | Columbus/West Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States | |
| 12 | 120.77 miles (194.36 km) WNW | Z. M. Jack Stell Field (CRT) | Crossett, Arkansas, United States | |
| 13 | 122.23 miles (196.71 km) ENE | George Downer Airport (AIV) | Aliceville, Alabama, United States | |
| 14 | 126.63 miles (203.80 km) NE | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| 15 | 132.01 miles (212.44 km) NE | Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,979.30 miles (17,669.43 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,979.05 miles (17,669.03 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,961.20 miles (17,640.30 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,950.18 miles (17,622.57 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,949.56 miles (17,621.56 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,945.76 miles (17,615.46 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,945.32 miles (17,614.74 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,943.87 miles (17,612.41 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,941.92 miles (17,609.26 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,922.93 miles (17,578.71 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,920.83 miles (17,575.32 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,916.48 miles (17,568.33 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,911.44 miles (17,560.21 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,892.41 miles (17,529.58 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,876.32 miles (17,503.70 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 28.29 miles (45.52 km) NNE | Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ) | Chignik Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 35.90 miles (57.78 km) NE | Chignik Fisheries Airport (KCG) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. | |
| 3 | 36.93 miles (59.43 km) NE | Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) | Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 39.73 miles (63.94 km) NE | Chignik Bay Seaplane Base (KBW) | Chignik, Alaska, United States. | |
| 5 | 54.59 miles (87.85 km) W | Port Moller Airport (PML) | Cold Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 67.07 miles (107.93 km) SW | Sand Point Airport (SDP) | Sand Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 75.46 miles (121.44 km) NNE | Port Heiden Airport (PTH) | Port Heiden, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 77.65 miles (124.96 km) W | Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) | Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 117.98 miles (189.86 km) NNE | Ugashik Bay Airport (UGB) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 130.20 miles (209.54 km) NNE | Ugashik Airport (UGS) | Ugashik, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 130.36 miles (209.79 km) NNE | Pilot Point Airport (PIP) | Pilot Point, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 133.18 miles (214.33 km) WSW | King Cove Airport (KVC) | King Cove, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 147.43 miles (237.27 km) WSW | Cold Bay Airport (CDB) | Cold Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 171.14 miles (275.43 km) NNE | Egegik Airport (EGX) | Egegik, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 171.50 miles (276.01 km) SW | Pauloff Harbor Seaplane Base (KPH) | Sanak Island, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,921.87 miles (17,577.00 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,917.32 miles (17,569.67 km) S | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,905.15 miles (17,550.10 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,865.61 miles (17,486.46 km) SSW | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,821.39 miles (17,415.30 km) SSW | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,711.35 miles (17,238.21 km) SSW | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,645.44 miles (17,132.13 km) SSW | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,615.64 miles (17,084.17 km) S | Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) | Kleinzee, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,605.94 miles (17,068.57 km) SSW | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,601.22 miles (17,060.96 km) SSW | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,598.95 miles (17,057.31 km) SSW | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,594.49 miles (17,050.14 km) S | Wild Coast Sun Airport (MZF) | Mzamba, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,594.49 miles (17,050.14 km) S | Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) | Aggeneys, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,592.72 miles (17,047.28 km) SSW | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,580.14 miles (17,027.04 km) SSW | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |