Nonstop flight route between Jackson, Mississippi, United States and Waco, Texas, United States:
Departure Airport:
(32°18'39"N by 90°4'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(31°36'41"N by 97°13'50"W)
Distance from JAN to ACT:
422.10 miles (679.30 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), Jackson, Mississippi, United States and Waco Regional Airport (ACT), Waco, Texas, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 422 miles (or 679 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport and Waco Regional Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JAN / KJAN |
| Airport Name: | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
| Location: | Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°18'39"N by 90°4'32"W |
| Area Served: | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Jackson |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 346 feet (105 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JAN |
| More Information: | JAN Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ACT / KACT |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Waco, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 31°36'41"N by 97°13'50"W |
| Area Served: | Waco, Texas |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Waco |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 516 feet (157 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ACT |
| More Information: | ACT Maps & Info |
Facts about Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN):
- Because of Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport's relatively low elevation of 346 feet, planes can take off or land at Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In the 1960s, Southern Airways Martin 404s connected Jackson with Natchez, Vicksburg, Greenwood, Columbus, Laurel, and New Orleans, but in the 1970s Southern replaced these with McDonnell Douglas DC-9s.
- The furthest airport from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 10,979 miles (17,669 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The airport has an L-shaped terminal, with the tarmac extending north.
- Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is Hawkins Field (HKS), which is located only 9 miles (14 kilometers) W of JAN.
Facts about Waco Regional Airport (ACT):
- Because of Waco Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 516 feet, planes can take off or land at Waco Regional Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- It was first a glider training school and in October 1942 Blackland was assigned to the AAF Gulf Coast Training Center, with the Army Air Force Pilot School activated.
- The airport is a 20-25 minute drive to Downtown Waco and the Baylor University Campus.
- Airline flights began in the 1940s.
- The furthest airport from Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,981 miles (17,672 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
- Waco Regional Airport (ACT) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is TSTC Waco Airport (CNW), which is located only 9 miles (15 kilometers) ENE of ACT.
- In addition to being known as "Waco Regional Airport", another name for ACT is "Blackland AAF".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 8.72 miles (14.03 km) W | Hawkins Field (HKS) | Jackson, Mississippi, United States |     |
| 2 | 68.87 miles (110.84 km) SE | Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) | Laurel, Mississippi, United States | |
| 3 | 72.65 miles (116.93 km) SE | Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) | Hattiesburg/Laurel, Mississippi, United States | |
| 4 | 77.31 miles (124.42 km) E | Key Field Air National Guard Base (MEI) | Meridian, Mississippi, United States | |
| 5 | 81.65 miles (131.41 km) SSW | McComb-Pike County Airport (MCB) | McComb, Mississippi, United States | |
| 6 | 81.74 miles (131.55 km) N | Greenwood-Leflore Airport (GWO) | Greenwood, Mississippi, United States | |
| 7 | 86.30 miles (138.89 km) WSW | Natchez–Adams County Airport (HEZ) | Natchez, Mississippi, United States | |
| 8 | 86.95 miles (139.94 km) SE | Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States | |
| 9 | 96.64 miles (155.52 km) NNW | Mid-Delta Regional Airport (GLH) | Greenville, Mississippi, United States | |
| 10 | 115.27 miles (185.51 km) W | Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | |
| 11 | 116.59 miles (187.63 km) NE | Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) | Columbus/West Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States | |
| 12 | 120.77 miles (194.36 km) WNW | Z. M. Jack Stell Field (CRT) | Crossett, Arkansas, United States | |
| 13 | 122.23 miles (196.71 km) ENE | George Downer Airport (AIV) | Aliceville, Alabama, United States | |
| 14 | 126.63 miles (203.80 km) NE | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| 15 | 132.01 miles (212.44 km) NE | Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) | Columbus, Mississippi, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,979.30 miles (17,669.43 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,979.05 miles (17,669.03 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,961.20 miles (17,640.30 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,950.18 miles (17,622.57 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,949.56 miles (17,621.56 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,945.76 miles (17,615.46 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,945.32 miles (17,614.74 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,943.87 miles (17,612.41 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,941.92 miles (17,609.26 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,922.93 miles (17,578.71 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,920.83 miles (17,575.32 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,916.48 miles (17,568.33 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,911.44 miles (17,560.21 km) WSW | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,892.41 miles (17,529.58 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,876.32 miles (17,503.70 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 9.38 miles (15.10 km) ENE | TSTC Waco Airport (CNW) | Waco, Texas, United States | |
| 2 | 33.42 miles (53.79 km) SSW | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) | Temple, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 43.33 miles (69.73 km) SW | Hood Army Airfield (HLR) | Fort Hood / Killeen, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 45.19 miles (72.72 km) SW | Skylark Field (ILE) | Killeen, Texas, United States | |
| 5 | 51.58 miles (83.01 km) SW | Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) | Fort Hood / Killeen, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 56.60 miles (91.08 km) ENE | C. David Campbell Field (CRS) | Corsicana, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 76.87 miles (123.71 km) NNE | Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 80.94 miles (130.26 km) N | Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (FWH) | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 81.59 miles (131.31 km) SE | Coulter Field (CFD) | Bryan, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 83.85 miles (134.94 km) N | Fort Worth Meacham Int'l Airport (FTW) | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 86.35 miles (138.96 km) SSW | Austin Executive Airport (EDC) | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 87.31 miles (140.51 km) SE | Easterwood Airport (CLL) | College Station, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 88.21 miles (141.96 km) NNE | Dallas Love Field (DAL) | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 89.53 miles (144.09 km) N | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 94.29 miles (151.75 km) NNW | Mineral Wells Airport (MWL) | Mineral Wells, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,980.85 miles (17,671.92 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,823.95 miles (17,419.41 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,704.13 miles (17,226.58 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,608.85 miles (17,073.24 km) ESE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 5 | 10,599.51 miles (17,058.21 km) ESE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 6 | 10,559.40 miles (16,993.67 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,540.91 miles (16,963.90 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,535.95 miles (16,955.93 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,533.25 miles (16,951.59 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,528.64 miles (16,944.16 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,526.52 miles (16,940.75 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,523.13 miles (16,935.29 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,519.92 miles (16,930.13 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,506.28 miles (16,908.17 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,501.68 miles (16,900.78 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |