How far is Springfield, IL, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 520 miles / 837 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Springfield (SPI) is 601 miles / 968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 10 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Springfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.854 miles
- 836.623 kilometers
- 451.741 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- 520.946 miles
- 838.382 kilometers
- 452.690 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 Springfield?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Springfield?
There is no time difference between Jackson and Springfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Jackson to Springfield generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Springfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
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 | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |