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How far is Columbus, GA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers / 541 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Columbus (CSG) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 7 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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623
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541
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 622.653 miles
  • 1002.063 kilometers
  • 541.071 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
  • 622.609 miles
  • 1001.991 kilometers
  • 541.032 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 Washington D.C. to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Columbus generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W