Columbus to Evansville flights
Evansville lies 452 km (281 mi) south-west of Columbus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Columbus | Evansville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 119,943 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | EVV, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 47701–47750 |
Clocks in Evansville are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 1 h 20 min journey lands only 20 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Columbus
Columbus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,114-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK, 17 km).
Arriving in Evansville
Evansville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,021 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Regional Airport (regional) | EVV | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,021 ft | 418 ft |
| Owensboro Daviess County Airport (regional) | OWB | 43 km (27 mi) | 8,000 ft | 407 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Evansville from Columbus?
452 km (281 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Evansville by air?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Evansville?
Evansville is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Columbus to Evansville flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Evansville Regional Airport (EVV); Evansville also has OWB.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.