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How far is Columbus, OH, from Walla Walla, WA?

The distance between Walla Walla (Walla Walla Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walla Walla (ALW) to Columbus (LCK) is 2272 miles / 3657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 24 minutes.

Walla Walla Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Walla Walla to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Walla Walla to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1828.365 miles
  • 2942.468 kilometers
  • 1588.806 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
  • 1823.858 miles
  • 2935.214 kilometers
  • 1584.889 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 Walla Walla to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Walla Walla Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Walla Walla to Columbus generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walla Walla to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Walla Walla Regional Airport
City: Walla Walla, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALW
ICAO Code: KALW
Coordinates: 46°5′41″N, 118°17′16″W
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W