How far is Columbus, OH, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 353 miles / 569 kilometers / 307 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbus (LCK) is 455 miles / 733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 57 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 353.420 miles
- 568.774 kilometers
- 307.114 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- 353.455 miles
- 568.830 kilometers
- 307.144 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 Raleigh to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Columbus generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |