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

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Columbus (CMH) is 1070 miles / 1722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 55 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Liberal to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.192 miles
  • 1606.435 kilometers
  • 867.405 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
  • 995.953 miles
  • 1602.831 kilometers
  • 865.460 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 Liberal to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Liberal to Columbus generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W