Distance from Denver to Jackson by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Jackson (MS) is 970 miles or 1561 kilometers or 843 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Jackson is 1217 miles (1960 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 247 miles or 399 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Jackson, MS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Jackson is 970 miles or 1561 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Jackson, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Jackson?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Jackson, MS is 2 hours 13 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Jackson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Jackson, MS
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Jackson, MS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Jackson, Mississippi is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Jackson, MS

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Jackson, Mississippi is 1217 miles or 1960 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Jackson, MS is 1217 miles or 1960 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Jackson, Mississippi.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Jackson, Mississippi is approximately 1217 miles (1960 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Jackson, MS

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Jackson, MS?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Jackson take?
Denver and Jackson are 21 hours 39 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Jackson

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Jackson (MS) is 1 Hours.
Jackson time is 1 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Jackson
2025-12-18, 09:02:35 MST2025-12-18, 10:02:35 CST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Jackson Mississippi, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Jackson, MS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1217 mi 1960 km 1056.84 nmi
Straight line distance 970 mi 1561 km 843 nmi
Difference 247 mi 399 km 213 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Jackson Details

Jackson is located in Mississippi, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 18' 57'' Longitude: W 90° 12' 46.2''
Latitude32.31583
Longitude-90.21282
StateMississippi
Nearest airports to Jackson

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Jackson, MS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 40 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 30 hours 37 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 27 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 18 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 24 minutes