Columbus to Saint Paul flights
Saint Paul lies 995 km (618 mi) north-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 2 h 2 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 | Saint Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 303,176 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | MSP, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 55101–55188 |
Clocks in Saint Paul are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 2 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 Saint Paul
Saint Paul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | MSP | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,006 ft | 841 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint Paul from Columbus?
995 km (618 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Saint Paul by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Saint Paul?
Saint Paul is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Columbus to Saint Paul flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
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.