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How far is Columbus, OH, from Montgomery, AL?

The distance between Montgomery (Montgomery Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montgomery (MGM) to Columbus (LCK) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 31 minutes.

Montgomery Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Montgomery to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.042 miles
  • 890.035 kilometers
  • 480.580 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
  • 553.914 miles
  • 891.438 kilometers
  • 481.338 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 Montgomery to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Montgomery Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Montgomery to Columbus generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montgomery to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Montgomery Regional Airport
City: Montgomery, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MGM
ICAO Code: KMGM
Coordinates: 32°18′2″N, 86°23′38″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