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How far is Columbus, OH, from Porto Alegre?

The distance between Porto Alegre (Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 5218 miles / 8397 kilometers / 4534 nautical miles.

Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Porto Alegre to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5217.955 miles
  • 8397.485 kilometers
  • 4534.279 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
  • 5236.207 miles
  • 8426.858 kilometers
  • 4550.139 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 Porto Alegre to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport (POA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Porto Alegre to Columbus generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Porto Alegre to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport (POA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport
City: Porto Alegre
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: POA
ICAO Code: SBPA
Coordinates: 29°59′39″S, 51°10′17″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