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How far is Columbus, OH, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers / 1536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Columbus (LCK) is 2177 miles / 3503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 35 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Lewiston to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1767.938 miles
  • 2845.220 kilometers
  • 1536.296 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
  • 1763.623 miles
  • 2838.277 kilometers
  • 1532.547 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 Lewiston to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Columbus generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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