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How far is Columbus, OH, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1090 miles / 1754 kilometers / 947 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Columbus (LCK) is 1235 miles / 1988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 27 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1089.656 miles
  • 1753.632 kilometers
  • 946.885 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
  • 1086.951 miles
  • 1749.278 kilometers
  • 944.535 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 Scottsbluff to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Columbus generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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