How far is Jackson, MS, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 776 miles / 1249 kilometers / 675 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Jackson (JAN) is 938 miles / 1509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 31 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 776.225 miles
- 1249.213 kilometers
- 674.521 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- 776.961 miles
- 1250.398 kilometers
- 675.161 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 Detroit to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Jackson?
The time difference between Detroit and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Detroit to Jackson generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |