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How far is Jackson, TN, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Jackson (MKL) is 523 miles / 841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 46 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional 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)
  • 447.759 miles
  • 720.598 kilometers
  • 389.092 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
  • 447.559 miles
  • 720.277 kilometers
  • 388.918 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)

On average, flying from Columbus to Jackson generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W