New York to Columbus: Exactly 766 km (476 mi)

New York, United States → Columbus, United States

766
Kilometers
476
Miles
~1h 27min
Flight time (est.)
~996 km
Rough road-length estimate

414 nautical miles · Direction: west

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from New York to Columbus is 766 km (476 miles). Columbus lies roughly west of New York; the initial great-circle bearing is 267° (W). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

New York (Northeast, United States) sits at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W; Columbus (Midwest, United States) is at 39.9612°N, 82.9988°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 267° (W); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: New York to Columbus

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 27min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~996 km · ~12h 27min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for New York to Columbus: about 996 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between New York and Columbus lies at approximately 40.4242°N, 78.5275°W — the position that is an equal 383 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

New York and Columbus both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Other Routes from New York

You Might Also Like

All routes in United States

All distances from New York

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from Columbus?

The straight-line distance from New York to Columbus is approximately 766 km (476 miles, 414 nautical miles).

What direction is Columbus from New York?

Columbus lies roughly west of New York; the initial great-circle bearing is 267° (W).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Columbus?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 27min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from New York to Columbus?

Rough road-length estimate for New York to Columbus: about 996 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between New York and Columbus?

New York and Columbus both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

Explore More