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How far is Columbus, OH, from Macon, GA?

The distance between Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers / 428 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Macon (MCN) to Columbus (LCK) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 36 minutes.

Middle Georgia Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Macon to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 492.637 miles
  • 792.822 kilometers
  • 428.090 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
  • 493.648 miles
  • 794.449 kilometers
  • 428.968 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 Macon to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Macon and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Macon and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Macon to Columbus generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Macon to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Middle Georgia Regional Airport
City: Macon, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCN
ICAO Code: KMCN
Coordinates: 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″W
Destination 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