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How far is Columbus, OH, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1154 miles / 1857 kilometers / 1003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.

Denver International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Denver to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1154.060 miles
  • 1857.279 kilometers
  • 1002.851 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
  • 1151.180 miles
  • 1852.644 kilometers
  • 1000.348 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 Denver to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Denver to Columbus generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH)

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