How far is Des Moines, IA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 46 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
Search flights
Distance from Jackson to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Des Moines. 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 Jackson to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Jackson to Des Moines 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 Jackson to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |