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How far is Columbus, OH, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Columbus (LCK) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 22 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1521.604 miles
  • 2448.784 kilometers
  • 1322.237 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
  • 1517.816 miles
  • 2442.688 kilometers
  • 1318.946 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 Idaho Falls to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Columbus generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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