How far is Jaffna from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 8836 miles / 14221 kilometers / 7679 nautical miles.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8836.426 miles
- 14220.849 kilometers
- 7678.644 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- 8827.871 miles
- 14207.081 kilometers
- 7671.210 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 Columbus to Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 17 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Columbus to Jaffna generates about 1 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 123 kilograms equals 2 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Columbus to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
| Destination | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |