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OSU to EDW: distance & flight time
Columbus (The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field) → Edwards Afb (Edwards Air Force Base)
1,929 mi
3,104 km · 1,676 nm
4h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,929 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 15m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OSU — The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field · Columbus, United States
- EDW — Edwards Air Force Base · Edwards Afb, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near OSU
- CMH · John Glenn Columbus International Airport11 mi away
- LCK · Rickenbacker International Airport20 mi away
- SGH · Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport44 mi away
- GQQ · Galion Municipal Airport50 mi away
Near EDW
- MHV · Mojave Airport19 mi away
- PMD · Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport22 mi away
- WJF · General WM J Fox Airfield22 mi away
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OSU from EDW?
The flight distance from Columbus (OSU) to Edwards Afb (EDW) is 1,929 miles (3,104 km, 1,676 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OSU to EDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from OSU to EDW?
Nonstop service on OSU–EDW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Edwards Afb?
Edwards Afb is 3 hours behind Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OSU to EDW?
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Why are some OSU to EDW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain OSU–EDW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.