Distance from Columbus to Tempe by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Tempe (AZ) is 1658 miles or 2667 kilometers or 1440 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Tempe is 1863 miles (2999 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 205 miles or 332 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Tempe, AZ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and Tempe is 1658 miles or 2667 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to Tempe, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to Tempe?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to Tempe, AZ is 3 hours 48 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to Tempe Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Tempe, AZ

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Tempe, Arizona is 1863 miles or 2999 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Tempe, AZ is 1863 miles or 2999 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Tempe, Arizona.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Tempe, Arizona is approximately 1863 miles (2999 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 33 to 34 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Tempe, AZ

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Tempe, AZ?
The total driving time is 33 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Tempe take?
Columbus and Tempe are 33 hours 28 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 Tempe

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Tempe (AZ) is 2 Hours.
Tempe time is 2 Hours behind Columbus.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in Tempe
2025-12-05, 01:55:48 EST2025-12-04, 23:55:48 MST
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Tempe Arizona, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1863 mi 2999 km 1617.83 nmi
Straight line distance 1658 mi 2667 km 1440 nmi
Difference 205 mi 332 km 177 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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Tempe Details

Tempe is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 24' 53.2'' Longitude: W 111° 54' 33.5''
Latitude33.41477
Longitude-111.90931
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Tempe

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and Tempe, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 62 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 46 hours 51 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 41 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 37 hours 29 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 34 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 31 hours 14 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 28 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 26 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 23 hours 25 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 22 hours 3 minutes