How far is Meridian, MS, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 223 miles / 359 kilometers / 194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Meridian (MEI) is 251 miles / 404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 53 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Meridian

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 223.191 miles
• 359.191 kilometers
• 193.948 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

• 222.730 miles
• 358.450 kilometers
• 193.547 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Meridian?

The time difference between Columbus and Meridian is 1 hour. Meridian is 1 hour behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Meridian generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 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 Meridian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).

Airport information

Origin	Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbus, GA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CSG
ICAO Code:	KCSG
Coordinates:	32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W

Destination	Meridian Regional Airport
City:	Meridian, MS
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MEI
ICAO Code:	KMEI
Coordinates:	32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W