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How far is Columbus, OH, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Columbus (LCK) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 3 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from New York to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.961 miles
  • 783.688 kilometers
  • 423.158 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
  • 485.764 miles
  • 781.761 kilometers
  • 422.117 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 New York to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Columbus?

There is no time difference between New York and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from New York to Columbus generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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