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How far is Columbus, OH, from Punta Cana?

The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1702 miles / 2740 kilometers / 1479 nautical miles.

Punta Cana International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Punta Cana to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1702.315 miles
  • 2739.610 kilometers
  • 1479.271 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
  • 1705.434 miles
  • 2744.629 kilometers
  • 1481.981 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 Punta Cana to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Punta Cana to Columbus generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Punta Cana to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Punta Cana International Airport
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: PUJ
ICAO Code: MDPC
Coordinates: 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″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