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How far is Columbus, OH, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Columbus (CMH) is 523 miles / 841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 54 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional 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)
  • 447.759 miles
  • 720.598 kilometers
  • 389.092 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
  • 447.559 miles
  • 720.277 kilometers
  • 388.918 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Jackson to Columbus generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W