How far is Columbus, OH, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 167 miles / 269 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Columbus (LCK) is 191 miles / 308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 167.005 miles
- 268.768 kilometers
- 145.123 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- 167.205 miles
- 269.091 kilometers
- 145.297 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 Detroit to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Detroit to Columbus generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |