How far is Columbus, OH, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2020 miles / 3251 kilometers / 1756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Columbus (LCK) is 2374 miles / 3821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 57 minutes.

Distance from Seattle to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2020.334 miles
• 3251.413 kilometers
• 1755.622 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

• 2015.353 miles
• 3243.396 kilometers
• 1751.294 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 Seattle to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Columbus?

The time difference between Seattle and Columbus is 3 hours. Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Seattle to Columbus generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin	Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City:	Seattle, WA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SEA
ICAO Code:	KSEA
Coordinates:	47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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