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How far is Moline, IL, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 414 miles / 666 kilometers / 360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Moline (MLI) is 485 miles / 780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 4 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 413.958 miles
  • 666.201 kilometers
  • 359.720 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
  • 413.028 miles
  • 664.703 kilometers
  • 358.911 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Moline generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W