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How far is Dayton, OH, from Jackson, MS?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Dayton (DAY) is 756 miles / 1217 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 5 minutes.

Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Jackson to Dayton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Dayton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 617.149 miles
  • 993.205 kilometers
  • 536.288 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
  • 617.690 miles
  • 994.076 kilometers
  • 536.758 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 Jackson to Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Jackson to Dayton generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

Airport information

Origin Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W
Destination Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W