How far is Columbus, OH, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2020 miles / 3251 kilometers / 1755 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Columbus (LCK) is 2372 miles / 3818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2020.059 miles
- 3250.970 kilometers
- 1755.384 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- 2015.084 miles
- 3242.963 kilometers
- 1751.060 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 Seattle to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Columbus?
The time difference between Seattle and Columbus is 3 hours. Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Seattle to Columbus generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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 |