How far is Columbus, OH, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 664 miles / 1069 kilometers / 577 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Columbus (CMH) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 5 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Columbus. 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 Jackson to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Columbus?
The time difference between Jackson and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Jackson to Columbus 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 Jackson to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |