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How far is El Paso, TX, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1422 miles / 2289 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to El Paso (ELP) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 29 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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1422
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1236
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Distance from Columbus to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.470 miles
  • 2289.243 kilometers
  • 1236.092 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
  • 1420.201 miles
  • 2285.592 kilometers
  • 1234.121 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Columbus to El Paso generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W