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How far is Kearney, NE, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 851 miles / 1369 kilometers / 739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Kearney (EAR) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 42 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Kearney Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Kearney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 850.935 miles
  • 1369.447 kilometers
  • 739.442 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
  • 848.813 miles
  • 1366.031 kilometers
  • 737.598 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 Kearney?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)

On average, flying from Columbus to Kearney generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Kearney

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

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 Kearney Regional Airport
City: Kearney, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAR
ICAO Code: KEAR
Coordinates: 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W