How far is Washington D.C. from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 40 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 298.986 miles
- 481.172 kilometers
- 259.812 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- 298.298 miles
- 480.064 kilometers
- 259.214 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Washington D.C.?
There is no time difference between Columbus and Washington D.C..
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Columbus to Washington D.C. 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 Columbus to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |