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

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 610 miles / 981 kilometers / 530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Columbus (LCK) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 27 minutes.

Distance from Meridian to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 609.845 miles
• 981.451 kilometers
• 529.941 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

• 610.372 miles
• 982.299 kilometers
• 530.399 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 Meridian to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Meridian and Columbus?

The time difference between Meridian and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Meridian.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Meridian to Columbus generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

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

Destination	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W