How far is Columbus, GA, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 312 miles / 502 kilometers / 271 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Columbus (CSG) is 371 miles / 597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 36 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional 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)- 311.733 miles
- 501.686 kilometers
- 270.889 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- 311.727 miles
- 501.676 kilometers
- 270.884 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 5 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Jackson to Columbus generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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 |