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How far is Columbus, OH, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2033 miles / 3273 kilometers / 1767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Columbus (LCK) is 2455 miles / 3951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 34 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2033.474 miles
  • 3272.559 kilometers
  • 1767.041 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
  • 2028.547 miles
  • 3264.630 kilometers
  • 1762.759 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 Bellingham to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Columbus generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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