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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1879 miles / 3024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 50 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.084 miles
  • 2682.912 kilometers
  • 1448.657 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
  • 1663.743 miles
  • 2677.534 kilometers
  • 1445.753 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Columbus to Phoenix generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W