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How far is Fort McMurray from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1727 miles / 2779 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 2197 miles / 3536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 53 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1726.686 miles
  • 2778.832 kilometers
  • 1500.449 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
  • 1723.915 miles
  • 2774.372 kilometers
  • 1498.041 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Columbus to Fort McMurray generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W