How far is Columbus, OH, from Great Falls, MT?
The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1511 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Columbus (LCK) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 50 minutes.
Great Falls International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Great Falls to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Great Falls to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1510.646 miles
- 2431.150 kilometers
- 1312.716 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- 1507.210 miles
- 2425.620 kilometers
- 1309.730 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 Great Falls to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Great Falls and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Great Falls to Columbus generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |