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How far is Cat Island from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Cat Island (New Bight Airport) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

Meridian Regional Airport – New Bight Airport

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Distance from Meridian to Cat Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Cat Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.244 miles
  • 1575.940 kilometers
  • 850.940 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
  • 979.034 miles
  • 1575.603 kilometers
  • 850.758 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 Meridian to Cat Island?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to New Bight Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and New Bight Airport (TBI)

On average, flying from Meridian to Cat Island generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Meridian to Cat Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and New Bight Airport (TBI).

Airport information

Origin Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W
Destination New Bight Airport
City: Cat Island
Country: Bahamas Flag of Bahamas
IATA Code: TBI
ICAO Code: MYCB
Coordinates: 24°18′55″N, 75°27′8″W