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How far is Columbus, OH, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 406 miles / 654 kilometers / 353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus (CMH) is 471 miles / 758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 15 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 406.315 miles
  • 653.900 kilometers
  • 353.078 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
  • 405.301 miles
  • 652.269 kilometers
  • 352.197 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 Philadelphia to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Columbus generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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

Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus (CMH)

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