How far is Columbia, MO, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 465 miles / 748 kilometers / 404 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Columbia (COU) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 24 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 464.524 miles
- 747.579 kilometers
- 403.660 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- 465.406 miles
- 748.998 kilometers
- 404.427 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Jackson to Columbia generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
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 | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |