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How far is Columbus, OH, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1422 miles / 2289 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Columbus (LCK) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 27 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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1236
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Distance from El Paso to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.470 miles
  • 2289.243 kilometers
  • 1236.092 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
  • 1420.201 miles
  • 2285.592 kilometers
  • 1234.121 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 El Paso to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from El Paso to Columbus generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W