How far is Columbus, OH, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers / 250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Columbus (LCK) is 326 miles / 525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 48 minutes.

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)

• 287.204 miles
• 462.210 kilometers
• 249.573 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

• 286.721 miles
• 461.433 kilometers
• 249.154 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 Rickenbacker 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Columbus generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W