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How far is Columbus, OH, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers / 1346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Columbus (LCK) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 12 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Pocatello to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1549.064 miles
  • 2492.978 kilometers
  • 1346.100 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
  • 1545.183 miles
  • 2486.731 kilometers
  • 1342.727 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 Pocatello to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Columbus generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Columbus

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

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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