How far is Gulfport, MS from Jackson, MS?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gulfport and Jackson is 148.19 miles (238.48 km).

Flight distance from Gulfport, MS to Jackson, MS is 148.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Gulfport to Jackson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gulfport, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is: 161.2 miles (259.42 km) by car.

Driving from Gulfport to Jackson will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Gulfport is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Gulfport Fishing Pier and the Gulfport Museum of Coastal History.

Population 71438
GPS Coordinates 30°22'3"N 89°5'34"W
Latitude 30.3674200
Longitude -89.0928200
Altitude 6
Country United States
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#2 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.

Population 157821
GPS Coordinates 32°17'56"N 90°11'5"W
Latitude 32.2987600
Longitude -90.1848100
Altitude 85
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Gulfport and Jackson

The distance between Gulfport and Jackson is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Jackson. The current time is 14:58:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.53 liters (5.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gulfport and Jackson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gulfport to Jackson is $17.11 (diesel $22.8).

Mississippi gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.01 $3.4 $3.76 $4.01
Total $17.11 $19.36 $21.41 $22.8

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on October 10, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gulfport and Jackson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Auburn, MS to Gulfport 307.2 miles (494 km)

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Driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Gulfport 13.14 miles (21 km)

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Driving distance from Brandon, MS to Gulfport 157.35 miles (253 km)

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Driving distance from Clinton, MS to Gulfport 170.02 miles (274 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, MS to Gulfport 280.97 miles (452 km)

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Driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Gulfport 68.94 miles (111 km)

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Driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Gulfport 355.98 miles (573 km)

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Driving distance from Madison, MS to Gulfport 173.77 miles (280 km)

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Driving distance from Meridian, MS to Gulfport 160.21 miles (258 km)

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Driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Gulfport 361.99 miles (583 km)

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Driving distance from Oxford, MS to Gulfport 167.2 miles (269 km)

Driving distance from Pearl, MS to Gulfport 159.37 miles (256 km)

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