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How far is Columbus, OH, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 300 miles / 482 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Columbus (CMH) is 388 miles / 624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 39 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 299.553 miles
  • 482.083 kilometers
  • 260.304 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
  • 298.884 miles
  • 481.007 kilometers
  • 259.723 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 Washington D.C. to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Columbus generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Columbus (CMH)

United Airlines