How far is Detroit, MI, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 776 miles / 1249 kilometers / 675 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Detroit (DTW) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 34 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Detroit. 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 Jackson to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Detroit?
The time difference between Jackson and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Jackson to Detroit 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 Jackson to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |