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How far is Columbus, OH, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 593 miles / 955 kilometers / 516 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Columbus (LCK) is 650 miles / 1046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 8 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 593.395 miles
  • 954.977 kilometers
  • 515.646 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
  • 592.180 miles
  • 953.021 kilometers
  • 514.590 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 Springfield to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Springfield to Columbus generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″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