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How far is Columbus, OH, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 3525 miles / 5672 kilometers / 3063 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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3063
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Distance from Bethel to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3524.579 miles
  • 5672.260 kilometers
  • 3062.775 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
  • 3515.493 miles
  • 5657.637 kilometers
  • 3054.880 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 Bethel to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Bethel to Columbus generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 877 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′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