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How far is Columbus, OH, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 4257 miles / 6851 kilometers / 3699 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4256.710 miles
  • 6850.510 kilometers
  • 3698.980 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
  • 4245.381 miles
  • 6832.278 kilometers
  • 3689.135 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 Frankfurt to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Columbus generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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