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How far is Columbus, OH, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1854 miles / 2983 kilometers / 1611 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Columbus (LCK) is 2952 miles / 4751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 3 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1853.820 miles
  • 2983.434 kilometers
  • 1610.925 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
  • 1859.876 miles
  • 2993.180 kilometers
  • 1616.188 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 San Salvador to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Columbus generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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