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How far is Columbus, OH, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Columbus (LCK) is 2258 miles / 3634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 53 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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1983
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3191
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1723
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Distance from Long Beach to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1982.792 miles
  • 3190.995 kilometers
  • 1722.999 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
  • 1978.570 miles
  • 3184.200 kilometers
  • 1719.331 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 Long Beach to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Columbus generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W
Destination 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