DTW
Detroit
United States
1,251 km
777 miles
JAN
Jackson
United States
Distance
1,251 km
777 mi / 675 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW JAN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA Code DTW JAN
ICAO Code KDTW KJAN
City Detroit Jackson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.310000, -90.080000

Detroit (DTW) to Jackson (JAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States is 1,251 kilometers (777 miles / 675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Detroit, it's 20:58 in Jackson.

The return flight from Jackson (JAN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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