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How far is Waco, TX, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Waco (ACT) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 47 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.112 miles
  • 1578.947 kilometers
  • 852.563 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
  • 980.344 miles
  • 1577.711 kilometers
  • 851.896 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 Columbus to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Columbus to Waco generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W