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How far is Frankfurt from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 4247 miles / 6834 kilometers / 3690 nautical miles.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4246.653 miles
  • 6834.326 kilometers
  • 3690.241 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
  • 4235.313 miles
  • 6816.075 kilometers
  • 3680.386 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 Columbus to Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Columbus to Frankfurt generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Frankfurt

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E