How far is Jackson, MS, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 653 miles / 1052 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Jackson (JAN) is 798 miles / 1284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Jackson. 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 Columbus to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Jackson?
The time difference between Columbus and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Columbus to Jackson 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 Columbus to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |
| Destination | 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 |