How far is Columbia, SC, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers / 462 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Columbia (CAE) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 44 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 531.136 miles
- 854.781 kilometers
- 461.545 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- 530.124 miles
- 853.152 kilometers
- 460.665 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Columbia?
The time difference between Jackson and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Jackson to Columbia generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |