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How far is Columbus, OH, from Miles City, MT?

The distance between Miles City (Miles City Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miles City (MLS) to Columbus (LCK) is 1433 miles / 2306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 26 minutes.

Miles City Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Miles City to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.911 miles
  • 1998.662 kilometers
  • 1079.191 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
  • 1239.187 miles
  • 1994.278 kilometers
  • 1076.824 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 Miles City to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Miles City Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miles City Airport (MLS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Miles City to Columbus generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miles City to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miles City Airport (MLS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Miles City Airport
City: Miles City, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLS
ICAO Code: KMLS
Coordinates: 46°25′40″N, 105°53′9″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