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How far is Columbus, GA, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Columbus (CSG) is 214 miles / 344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 59 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 174.281 miles
  • 280.478 kilometers
  • 151.446 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
  • 174.710 miles
  • 281.168 kilometers
  • 151.819 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 Chattanooga to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chattanooga and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Chattanooga and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Columbus generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W