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How far is Columbus, OH, from Wichita, KS?

The distance between Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita (ICT) to Columbus (LCK) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 57 minutes.

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Wichita to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 796.858 miles
  • 1282.419 kilometers
  • 692.451 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
  • 795.039 miles
  • 1279.491 kilometers
  • 690.870 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 Wichita to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Wichita to Columbus generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
City: Wichita, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ICT
ICAO Code: KICT
Coordinates: 37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″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