Distance from Atlanta to Columbus by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Atlanta (GA) to Columbus (OH) is 438 miles or 704 kilometers or 380 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Atlanta to Columbus is 558 miles (899 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 120 miles or 195 km.

Flight distance from Atlanta, GA to Columbus, OH in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Atlanta and Columbus is 438 miles or 704 km.
The nearest airport to Atlanta, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

What is the average flight time from Atlanta to Columbus?

Flight time from Atlanta, GA to Columbus, OH is 1 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Atlanta to Columbus Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Atlanta, GA and Columbus, OH
This map shows the distance from Atlanta, GA, Usa to Columbus, OH, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Atlanta, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio is displayed below.

Driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Columbus, OH

The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio is 558 miles or 899 km.
The total driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Columbus, OH is 558 miles or 899 kilometers. Your trip begins in Atlanta, Georgia. It ends in Columbus, Ohio.
The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Columbus, Ohio is approximately 558 miles (899 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Atlanta, GA to Columbus, OH

How long is the drive from Atlanta, GA to Columbus, OH?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 46 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Atlanta to Columbus take?
Atlanta and Columbus are 10 hours 46 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Atlanta and Columbus

Time difference between Atlanta (GA) and Columbus (OH) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in AtlantaCurrent local time in Columbus
2026-04-01, 01:21:32 EDT2026-04-01, 01:21:32 EDT
How Far is it Between Atlanta Georgia, USA and Columbus Ohio, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Atlanta, GA and Columbus, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 558 mi 899 km 484.57 nmi
Straight line distance 438 mi 704 km 380 nmi
Difference 120 mi 195 km 104 nmi

Atlanta Details

Atlanta is located in Georgia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 45' 46.5'' Longitude: W 84° 25' 21.6''
Latitude33.76291
Longitude-84.42267
StateGeorgia
Nearest airports to Atlanta

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Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Atlanta, GA and Columbus, OH
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 21 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 1 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 36 minutes