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

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2016 miles / 3244 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Columbus (CMH) is 2367 miles / 3809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 49 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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2016
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3244
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1752
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Distance from Seattle to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2015.717 miles
  • 3243.981 kilometers
  • 1751.610 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
  • 2010.718 miles
  • 3235.937 kilometers
  • 1747.266 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 Seattle to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Seattle to Columbus generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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