Columbus to Arlington flights
Arlington lies 1,495 km (929 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 2 h 40 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 | Arlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 388,125 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | DFW, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 76001–76096 |
Clocks in Arlington are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 40 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 Arlington
Arlington is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 27 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 25 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,996 ft | 974 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arlington from Columbus?
1,495 km (929 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Arlington by air?
About 2 h 40 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 Arlington?
Arlington is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Columbus to Arlington flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Arlington also has DAL, FTW, MWL.
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.