How far is Decatur, IL, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Decatur (DEC) is 606 miles / 975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 27 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 523.110 miles
- 841.864 kilometers
- 454.570 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- 524.176 miles
- 843.580 kilometers
- 455.497 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Jackson to Decatur generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 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 Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |