How far is Jackson, MS, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 664 miles / 1069 kilometers / 577 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Jackson (JAN) is 807 miles / 1298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 55 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 664.494 miles
- 1069.399 kilometers
- 577.429 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 664.830 miles
- 1069.941 kilometers
- 577.722 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Columbus to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Jackson?
The time difference between Columbus and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Columbus to Jackson generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
| Destination | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |