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How far is Columbus, OH, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1985 miles / 3194 kilometers / 1725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Columbus (CMH) is 2254 miles / 3627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 47 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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1985
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Distance from Long Beach to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1984.910 miles
  • 3194.404 kilometers
  • 1724.840 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
  • 1980.695 miles
  • 3187.620 kilometers
  • 1721.177 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 Long Beach to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Columbus generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W