How far is Columbus, OH, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2037 miles / 3278 kilometers / 1770 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Columbus (LCK) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Portland to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2037.011 miles
• 3278.251 kilometers
• 1770.114 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

• 2031.890 miles
• 3270.010 kilometers
• 1765.664 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 Portland to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Columbus?

The time difference between Portland and Columbus is 3 hours. Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Portland.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Portland to Columbus generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin	Portland International Airport
City:	Portland, OR
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PDX
ICAO Code:	KPDX
Coordinates:	45°35′19″N, 122°35′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