How far is Columbus, GA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Columbus (CSG) is 332 miles / 534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 25 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan 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)- 300.561 miles
- 483.706 kilometers
- 261.180 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- 299.939 miles
- 482.706 kilometers
- 260.640 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 4 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Jackson to Columbus generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
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 | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |