Columbus to Ann Arbor flights
Ann Arbor lies 265 km (165 mi) north of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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 | Ann Arbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 117,070 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | DTW, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 48103–48113 |
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 Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 12,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Windsor International Airport (YQG, 65 km), Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 77 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 77 km), Capital Region International Airport (LAN, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | DTW | 33 km (21 mi) | 12,003 ft | 645 ft |
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 65 km (40 mi) | 9,000 ft | 622 ft |
| Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (regional) | TOL | 77 km (48 mi) | 10,600 ft | 683 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
| Capital Region International Airport (regional) | LAN | 89 km (55 mi) | 8,506 ft | 861 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ann Arbor from Columbus?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, north of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Ann Arbor by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Ann Arbor?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Columbus to Ann Arbor flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW); Ann Arbor also has YQG, TOL, FNT, LAN.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.