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How far is Columbus, OH, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbus (LCK) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 23 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 336.728 miles
  • 541.911 kilometers
  • 292.608 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
  • 336.385 miles
  • 541.359 kilometers
  • 292.311 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 Milwaukee to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Columbus generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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