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How far is Columbus, OH, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Columbus (CMH) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 21 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from El Paso to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1427.747 miles
  • 2297.737 kilometers
  • 1240.679 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
  • 1425.498 miles
  • 2294.117 kilometers
  • 1238.724 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 El Paso to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from El Paso to Columbus generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″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