How far is Columbia, SC, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 458 miles / 737 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Columbia (CAE) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 53 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional 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)- 457.862 miles
- 736.857 kilometers
- 397.871 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- 456.982 miles
- 735.442 kilometers
- 397.107 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 22 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Jackson to Columbia generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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 |