How far is Columbus, OH, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Columbus (LCK) is 390 miles / 628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 43 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 298.986 miles
- 481.172 kilometers
- 259.812 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- 298.298 miles
- 480.064 kilometers
- 259.214 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 Washington D.C. to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Columbus generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |