How far is Columbus, OH, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1993 miles / 3208 kilometers / 1732 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (LCK) is 2266 miles / 3646 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 0 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1993.154 miles
- 3207.670 kilometers
- 1732.003 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- 1988.883 miles
- 3200.797 kilometers
- 1728.292 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 Los Angeles to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Columbus generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |