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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 409 miles / 658 kilometers / 355 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 467 miles / 752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 16 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 408.694 miles
  • 657.729 kilometers
  • 355.145 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
  • 407.676 miles
  • 656.090 kilometers
  • 354.261 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Philadelphia?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Philadelphia.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Columbus to Philadelphia generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W