Nonstop flight route between Jackson, Mississippi, United States and Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba:
Departure Airport:
(32°18'39"N by 90°4'32"W)
Arrival Airport:
(23°7'24"N by 81°18'6"W)
Distance from JAN to VRO:
830.49 miles (1,336.54 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 Kawama Airport (VRO), Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba would travel a Great Circle distance of 830 miles (or 1,337 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 Kawama 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: | VRO / MUKW |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba |
| GPS Coordinates: | 23°7'24"N by 81°18'6"W |
| Area Served: | Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 16 feet (5 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from VRO |
| More Information: | VRO Maps & Info |
Facts about Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN):
- 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.
- 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.
- It serves commercial, private, and military aviation.
- The airport has an L-shaped terminal, with the tarmac extending north.
- In 1973, Delta Boeing 727s flew nonstop to Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas/Ft.
- 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.
- What is now Jackson–Evers International Airport opened in 1963, a new airport to replace Hawkins Field, Jackson's airport since 1928.
Facts about Kawama Airport (VRO):
- Because of Kawama Airport's relatively low elevation of 16 feet, planes can take off or land at Kawama 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.
- Kawama Airport (VRO) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Kawama Airport", another name for VRO is "Aeropuerto "Kawama"".
- The closest airport to Kawama Airport (VRO) is Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport (VRA), which is located only 10 miles (17 kilometers) SW of VRO.
- The furthest airport from Kawama Airport (VRO) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,671 miles (18,783 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
| 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 | 10.48 miles (16.86 km) SW | Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport (VRA) | Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba | |
| 2 | 71.00 miles (114.27 km) W | José Martí International Airport (HAV) | Havana, Cuba | |
| 3 | 88.61 miles (142.60 km) SE | Jaime González Airport (CFG) | Cienfuegos, Cuba | |
| 4 | 96.89 miles (155.93 km) ESE | Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU) | Santa Clara, Cuba | |
| 5 | 103.11 miles (165.94 km) NNW | Key West International Airport (EYW) | Key West, Florida, United States | |
| 6 | 103.28 miles (166.20 km) NNW | NAS Key West (NQX) | Boca Chica Key, Florida, United States | |
| 7 | 105.31 miles (169.49 km) S | Vilo Acuña Airport Juan Vitalio Acuña Airport (CYO) | Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba | |
| 8 | 111.85 miles (180.00 km) N | Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH) | Marathon, Florida, United States | |
| 9 | 129.93 miles (209.10 km) SW | Rafael Cabrera Mustelier Airport Rafael Cabrera Airport (GER) | Nueva Gerona, Cuba | |
| 10 | 155.79 miles (250.71 km) ESE | Spring Point Airport (AXP) | Spring Point, Acklins Island, Bahamas | |
| 11 | 158.75 miles (255.48 km) WSW | La Coloma Airport (LCL) | La Coloma, Cuba | |
| 12 | 164.91 miles (265.39 km) NNE | Ocean Reef Club Airport (OCA) | Key Largo, Florida, United States | |
| 13 | 173.32 miles (278.92 km) NNE | Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST) | Homestead, Florida, United States | |
| 14 | 177.30 miles (285.33 km) ESE | Máximo Gómez Airport (AVI) | Ciego de Ávila, Cuba | |
| 15 | 182.78 miles (294.15 km) NNE | Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB) | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,671.36 miles (18,783.19 km) S | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,484.39 miles (18,482.28 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,482.63 miles (18,479.45 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,454.18 miles (18,433.67 km) W | RAAF Learmonth (LEA) | Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,447.09 miles (18,422.27 km) SSW | Christmas Island Airport (XCH) | Christmas Island, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,416.51 miles (18,373.05 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,369.05 miles (18,296.67 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,355.82 miles (18,275.37 km) W | Barrow Island Airport (BWB) | Barrow Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,328.40 miles (18,231.25 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,313.64 miles (18,207.50 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,284.87 miles (18,161.19 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,267.06 miles (18,132.54 km) W | Karratha Airport (KTA) | Karratha / Dampier, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,238.77 miles (18,087.00 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,227.56 miles (18,068.95 km) W | Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) | Paraburdoo, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,220.93 miles (18,058.29 km) W | Solomon Airport (SLJ) | Karijini National Park, Western Australia, Australia | |