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

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 438 miles / 705 kilometers / 381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Columbus (LCK) is 514 miles / 828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 49 minutes.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Rickenbacker 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)
  • 438.098 miles
  • 705.051 kilometers
  • 380.697 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
  • 437.872 miles
  • 704.687 kilometers
  • 380.501 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Jackson to Columbus generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 197 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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