Columbus to St. Louis flights
St. Louis lies 637 km (396 mi) 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 34 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.
| Columbus | St. Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 279,695 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | STL, 20 km out |
Clocks in St. Louis are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands only 34 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 St. Louis
St. Louis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 33 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Lambert International Airport | STL | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,020 ft | 618 ft |
| Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (regional) | BLV | 33 km (21 mi) | 10,000 ft | 459 ft |
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Common questions
How far is St. Louis from Columbus?
637 km (396 mi) in a straight line, west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to St. Louis by air?
About 1 h 34 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 St. Louis?
St. Louis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Columbus to St. Louis flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL); St. Louis also has BLV.
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.