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How far is Columbus, OH, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1088 miles / 1752 kilometers / 946 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Columbus (CMH) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 21 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1088.459 miles
  • 1751.705 kilometers
  • 945.845 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
  • 1085.739 miles
  • 1747.327 kilometers
  • 943.481 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 Scottsbluff to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Columbus generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W