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How far is Columbus, OH, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1506 miles / 2424 kilometers / 1309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Columbus (CMH) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 44 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Great Falls to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1506.005 miles
  • 2423.681 kilometers
  • 1308.683 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
  • 1502.542 miles
  • 2418.107 kilometers
  • 1305.674 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 Great Falls to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Columbus generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W