How far is Denver, CO, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 1154 miles / 1857 kilometers / 1003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Denver (DEN) is 1266 miles / 2037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1153.688 miles
• 1856.681 kilometers
• 1002.527 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

• 1150.815 miles
• 1852.056 kilometers
• 1000.030 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 Columbus to Denver?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Denver?

The time difference between Columbus and Denver is 2 hours. Denver is 2 hours behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Columbus to Denver generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W

Destination	Denver International Airport
City:	Denver, CO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEN
ICAO Code:	KDEN
Coordinates:	39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W