Distance from New York City to Columbus by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Columbus (OH) is 479 miles or 771 kilometers or 416 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Columbus is 559 miles (900 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 80 miles or 129 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Columbus, OH in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Columbus is 479 miles or 771 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Columbus?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Columbus, OH is 1 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Columbus Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Columbus, OH

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Columbus, Ohio is 559 miles or 900 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Columbus, OH is 559 miles or 900 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Columbus, Ohio.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Columbus, Ohio is approximately 559 miles (900 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 New York City, NY to Columbus, OH

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Columbus, OH?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Columbus take?
New York City and Columbus are 10 hours 53 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 New York City and Columbus

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Columbus (OH) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Columbus
2025-12-05, 01:59:22 EST2025-12-05, 01:59:22 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Columbus Ohio, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Columbus, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 559 mi 900 km 485.44 nmi
Straight line distance 479 mi 771 km 416 nmi
Difference 80 mi 129 km 69 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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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 New York City, NY and Columbus, OH
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 3 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 22 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 2 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 1 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 37 minutes