Detroit to Jackson flights
Jackson lies 1,281 km (796 mi) south-west of Detroit, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Detroit | Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 153,701 |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | YQG, 10 km out | JAN, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | 39201–39298 |
Clocks in Jackson are 1 h behind Detroit right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Detroit
Detroit is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 29 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 91 km).
Arriving in Jackson
Jackson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (regional) | JAN | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,500 ft | 346 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jackson from Detroit?
1,281 km (796 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Detroit.
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Jackson by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Detroit and Jackson?
Jackson is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Detroit).
Which airports are used for Detroit to Jackson flights?
Typically Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.