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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1895 miles / 3050 kilometers / 1647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2170 miles / 3492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 24 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1894.980 miles
  • 3049.675 kilometers
  • 1646.693 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
  • 1890.976 miles
  • 3043.231 kilometers
  • 1643.213 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Columbus to Palm Springs generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W