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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 736 miles / 1185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 26 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 631.807 miles
  • 1016.795 kilometers
  • 549.025 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
  • 630.854 miles
  • 1015.262 kilometers
  • 548.197 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Columbus to Minneapolis generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W