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How far is Branson, MO, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 603 miles / 970 kilometers / 524 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Branson (BKG) is 691 miles / 1112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 4 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Branson Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Branson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 602.926 miles
  • 970.315 kilometers
  • 523.928 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
  • 601.836 miles
  • 968.561 kilometers
  • 522.981 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 Branson?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Branson Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Branson Airport (BKG)

On average, flying from Columbus to Branson generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Branson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Branson Airport (BKG).

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 Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W