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How far is Miami, FL, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Miami (MIA) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Miami International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Miami

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.167 miles
  • 1574.208 kilometers
  • 850.004 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
  • 980.628 miles
  • 1578.169 kilometers
  • 852.143 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 Miami?

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

What is the time difference between Columbus and Miami?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Miami.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Miami International Airport (MIA)

On average, flying from Columbus to Miami generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Miami

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

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 Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W