How far is Jackson, MS, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson (JAN) is 831 miles / 1337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 42 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 666.098 miles
- 1071.980 kilometers
- 578.823 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 667.155 miles
- 1073.683 kilometers
- 579.742 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Jackson generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |