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

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 687 miles / 1106 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Pensacola (PNS) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 25 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 687.340 miles
• 1106.166 kilometers
• 597.282 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

• 688.518 miles
• 1108.063 kilometers
• 598.306 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Pensacola?

The time difference between Columbus and Pensacola is 1 hour. Pensacola is 1 hour behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Columbus to Pensacola generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Pensacola

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

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W

Destination	Pensacola International Airport
City:	Pensacola, FL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PNS
ICAO Code:	KPNS
Coordinates:	30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W