Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Columbus, OH, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Columbus (CMH) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 1 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Distance arrow
598
Miles
Distance arrow
963
Kilometers
Distance arrow
520
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Springfield to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 598.444 miles
  • 963.103 kilometers
  • 520.034 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
  • 597.243 miles
  • 961.170 kilometers
  • 518.990 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 Springfield to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Springfield to Columbus generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W