Jacksonville to Atlanta: Exactly 459 km (285 mi)

Jacksonville, United States → Atlanta, United States

459
Kilometers
285
Miles
~1h 4min
Flight time (est.)
~597 km
Rough road-length estimate

248 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Jacksonville to Atlanta is 459 km (285 miles). Atlanta lies roughly north-northwest of Jacksonville; the initial great-circle bearing is 327° (NNW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Jacksonville (South, United States) sits at 30.3322°N, 81.6557°W; Atlanta (South, United States) is at 33.7490°N, 84.3880°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 327° (NNW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Jacksonville to Atlanta

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 4min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~597 km · ~7h 28min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Jacksonville to Atlanta: about 597 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Jacksonville and Atlanta lies at approximately 32.0479°N, 82.9963°W — the position that is an equal 230 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Jacksonville and Atlanta both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Jacksonville from Atlanta?

The straight-line distance from Jacksonville to Atlanta is approximately 459 km (285 miles, 248 nautical miles).

What direction is Atlanta from Jacksonville?

Atlanta lies roughly north-northwest of Jacksonville; the initial great-circle bearing is 327° (NNW).

How long does it take to fly from Jacksonville to Atlanta?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 4min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Jacksonville to Atlanta?

Rough road-length estimate for Jacksonville to Atlanta: about 597 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Atlanta?

Jacksonville and Atlanta both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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