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How far is Columbus, OH, from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Columbus (LCK) is 1145 miles / 1842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 34 minutes.

Miami International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Miami to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 978.167 miles
  • 1574.208 kilometers
  • 850.004 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
  • 980.628 miles
  • 1578.169 kilometers
  • 852.143 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 Miami to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Miami and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Miami and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Miami to Columbus generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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