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How far is Columbus, OH, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2016 miles / 3244 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Columbus (CMH) is 2369 miles / 3813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 51 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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2016
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3244
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1752
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Distance from Seattle to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.027 miles
  • 3244.480 kilometers
  • 1751.879 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
  • 2011.022 miles
  • 3236.426 kilometers
  • 1747.530 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 Seattle to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Seattle to Columbus generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W