How far is Columbus, OH, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1649 miles / 2654 kilometers / 1433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Columbus (LCK) is 1842 miles / 2964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 45 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1649.315 miles
- 2654.315 kilometers
- 1433.216 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- 1646.325 miles
- 2649.503 kilometers
- 1430.617 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 Tucson to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Columbus?
The time difference between Tucson and Columbus is 3 hours. Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Tucson to Columbus generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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 |