How far is Jackson, TN, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 546 miles / 878 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Jackson (MKL) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 21 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional 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)- 545.539 miles
- 877.959 kilometers
- 474.060 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- 545.762 miles
- 878.319 kilometers
- 474.254 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 31 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)
On average, flying from Detroit to Jackson generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).
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 | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W |