How far is Tucson, AZ, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1649 miles / 2654 kilometers / 1433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Tucson (TUS) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 47 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1649.315 miles
- 2654.315 kilometers
- 1433.216 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- 1646.325 miles
- 2649.503 kilometers
- 1430.617 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Tucson?
The time difference between Columbus and Tucson is 3 hours. Tucson is 3 hours behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Columbus to Tucson generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |