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How far is Columbus, OH, from Dayton, OH?

The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 69 miles / 111 kilometers / 60 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to Columbus (LCK) is 83 miles / 133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 37 minutes.

Dayton International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Dayton to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 68.946 miles
  • 110.958 kilometers
  • 59.913 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
  • 68.777 miles
  • 110.685 kilometers
  • 59.765 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 Dayton to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Dayton and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Dayton to Columbus generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 77 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dayton to Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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