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How far is Columbus, OH, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Columbus (LCK) is 1512 miles / 2433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 10 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Grand Junction to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1364.964 miles
  • 2196.697 kilometers
  • 1186.121 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
  • 1361.600 miles
  • 2191.283 kilometers
  • 1183.198 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 Grand Junction to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Columbus generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Junction to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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