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How far is Columbus, OH, from Fargo, ND?

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 852 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Columbus (LCK) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.

Hector International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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1372
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741
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Distance from Fargo to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 852.356 miles
  • 1371.733 kilometers
  • 740.677 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
  • 851.064 miles
  • 1369.655 kilometers
  • 739.555 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 Fargo to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Fargo to Columbus generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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