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LHR to CMH: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport)
3,838 mi
6,177 km · 3,335 nm
8h
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,838 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near CMH
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from CMH?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Columbus (CMH) is 3,838 miles (6,177 km, 3,335 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to CMH?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 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 London and Columbus?
Columbus is 5 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to CMH?
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