How far is Columbus, OH, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Columbus (CMH) is 396 miles / 637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 47 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 322.974 miles
- 519.776 kilometers
- 280.657 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- 322.255 miles
- 518.619 kilometers
- 280.032 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 Washington D.C. to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Columbus generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Columbus (CMH)
| American Airlines |