How far is Columbus, OH, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 991 miles / 1594 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Columbus (LCK) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 40 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.747 miles
- 1594.454 kilometers
- 860.936 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- 990.816 miles
- 1594.564 kilometers
- 860.996 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 Houston to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Columbus?
The time difference between Houston and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Houston to Columbus generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |