What does Jonah 1:3 mean?

But Jonah tried to run away from God. He headed for Tarshish instead. He went down to Joppa, found a ship going to Tarshish, paid for his ticket, and got on board to get as far from God as he could. Jonah 1:3 - Modern Text Bible

(Instead of obeying, Jonah tries to escape his responsibility and God’s presence by fleeing in the opposite direction.)