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How far is Jackson, MS, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 520 miles / 837 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Jackson (JAN) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 10 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Jackson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Jackson. 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 Springfield to Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

On average, flying from Springfield to Jackson 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 Springfield to Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W
Destination Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
City: Jackson, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAN
ICAO Code: KJAN
Coordinates: 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W