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How far is Columbus, OH, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 145 miles / 233 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbus (CMH) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 29 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 144.643 miles
  • 232.780 kilometers
  • 125.691 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
  • 144.311 miles
  • 232.246 kilometers
  • 125.403 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 Pittsburgh to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Columbus generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W