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How far is Columbus, GA, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 496 miles / 799 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Columbus (CSG) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 15 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 496.235 miles
  • 798.613 kilometers
  • 431.216 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
  • 496.929 miles
  • 799.730 kilometers
  • 431.820 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 West Palm Beach to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Columbus?

There is no time difference between West Palm Beach and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Columbus generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″W
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W