How far is Columbus, OH, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Columbus (LCK) is 2361 miles / 3800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 6 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2045.970 miles
- 3292.669 kilometers
- 1777.899 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- 2040.967 miles
- 3284.619 kilometers
- 1773.552 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 Sacramento to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Columbus generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |