How far is Columbus, OH, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 283 miles / 455 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Columbus (CMH) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 42 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 282.786 miles
- 455.100 kilometers
- 245.734 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- 282.272 miles
- 454.272 kilometers
- 245.287 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 Chicago to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbus?
The time difference between Chicago and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Chicago to Columbus generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Columbus (CMH)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |