How far is Columbus, OH, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Columbus (LCK) is 1141 miles / 1837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 12 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 975.970 miles
- 1570.672 kilometers
- 848.095 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- 975.938 miles
- 1570.621 kilometers
- 848.067 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 20 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Houston to Columbus generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |