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

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 145 miles / 233 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 30 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 144.643 miles
  • 232.780 kilometers
  • 125.691 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
  • 144.311 miles
  • 232.246 kilometers
  • 125.403 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Pittsburgh?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Pittsburgh.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Columbus to Pittsburgh generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W