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How far is Columbus, OH, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Columbus (LCK) is 1875 miles / 3017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 49 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.084 miles
  • 2682.912 kilometers
  • 1448.657 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
  • 1663.743 miles
  • 2677.534 kilometers
  • 1445.753 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 Phoenix to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Columbus generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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