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LCK to EFD: distance & flight time
Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
988 mi
1,590 km · 859 nm
2h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
988 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 37m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LCK — Rickenbacker International Airport · Columbus, United States
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LCK
Near EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LCK from EFD?
The flight distance from Columbus (LCK) to Houston (EFD) is 988 miles (1,590 km, 859 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCK to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 37m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LCK to EFD?
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