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How far is Columbus, OH, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus (LCK) is 733 miles / 1180 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 9 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 631.807 miles
  • 1016.795 kilometers
  • 549.025 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
  • 630.854 miles
  • 1015.262 kilometers
  • 548.197 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 Minneapolis to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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