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How far is Columbus, OH, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Columbus (LCK) is 165 miles / 266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 33 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Fort Wayne to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 144.089 miles
  • 231.889 kilometers
  • 125.210 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
  • 143.901 miles
  • 231.586 kilometers
  • 125.046 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 Fort Wayne to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Columbus generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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