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How far is Columbus, OH, from Tupelo, MS?

The distance between Tupelo (Tupelo Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tupelo (TUP) to Columbus (LCK) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 34 minutes.

Tupelo Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Tupelo to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 500.291 miles
  • 805.141 kilometers
  • 434.741 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
  • 500.378 miles
  • 805.280 kilometers
  • 434.817 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 Tupelo to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Tupelo Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Tupelo to Columbus generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tupelo to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Tupelo Regional Airport
City: Tupelo, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUP
ICAO Code: KTUP
Coordinates: 34°16′5″N, 88°46′11″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