How far is Columbus, OH, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 653 miles / 1052 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Columbus (LCK) is 799 miles / 1286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International 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)- 653.487 miles
- 1051.686 kilometers
- 567.865 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- 653.799 miles
- 1052.187 kilometers
- 568.136 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 Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 44 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 Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Jackson to Columbus generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 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 Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |