Columbus to Akron flights
Akron lies 177 km (110 mi) north-east of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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 | Akron | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 197,542 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | CLE, 46 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 44301–44398 |
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 Akron
Akron is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,953 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK, 19 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | CLE | 46 km (29 mi) | 9,953 ft | 791 ft |
| Akron Canton Regional Airport (regional) | CAK | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,228 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Akron from Columbus?
177 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Akron by air?
About 59 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 Akron?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Columbus to Akron flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); Akron also has CAK.
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.