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How far is Dayton, OH, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 69 miles / 111 kilometers / 60 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Dayton (DAY) is 83 miles / 134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 38 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 68.946 miles
  • 110.958 kilometers
  • 59.913 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
  • 68.777 miles
  • 110.685 kilometers
  • 59.765 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Dayton?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Dayton.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Columbus to Dayton generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 77 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 Dayton

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

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W