Distance from Columbus to Omaha by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Omaha (NE) is 685 miles or 1102 kilometers or 595 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Omaha is 781 miles (1258 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 96 miles or 156 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Omaha, NE in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and Omaha is 685 miles or 1102 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to Omaha, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to Omaha?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to Omaha, NE is 1 hours 34 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to Omaha Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Omaha, NE

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Omaha, Nebraska is 781 miles or 1258 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Omaha, NE is 781 miles or 1258 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Omaha, Nebraska.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Omaha, Nebraska is approximately 781 miles (1258 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Omaha, NE

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Omaha, NE?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Omaha take?
Columbus and Omaha are 14 hours 24 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 Columbus and Omaha

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Omaha (NE) is 1 Hours.
Omaha time is 1 Hours behind Columbus.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in Omaha
2025-12-15, 17:44:49 EST2025-12-15, 16:44:49 CST
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Omaha Nebraska, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 781 mi 1258 km 678.22 nmi
Straight line distance 685 mi 1102 km 595 nmi
Difference 96 mi 156 km 83 nmi

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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Omaha Details

Omaha is located in Nebraska, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 15' 31'' Longitude: W 95° 56' 16''
Latitude41.25861
Longitude-95.93779
StateNebraska
Nearest airports to Omaha

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and Omaha, NE
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 43 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 6 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 5 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 49 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 15 minutes