How far is Columbus, OH, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Columbus (CMH) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 49 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 631.883 miles
- 1016.917 kilometers
- 549.091 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- 630.331 miles
- 1014.419 kilometers
- 547.743 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 Kansas City to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Columbus generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |