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How far is Columbus, OH, from Pensacola, FL?

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 700 miles / 1126 kilometers / 608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Columbus (CMH) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 40 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Pensacola to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 699.854 miles
  • 1126.306 kilometers
  • 608.156 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
  • 701.052 miles
  • 1128.234 kilometers
  • 609.198 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 Pensacola to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Columbus generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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