Columbus to Cincinnati flights
Cincinnati lies 160 km (99 mi) south-west of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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 | Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 311,097 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | CVG, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 45201–45999 |
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 Cincinnati
Cincinnati is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 9 km), James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | CVG | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,001 ft | 896 ft |
| Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (regional) | LUK | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,101 ft | 483 ft |
| James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (regional) | DAY | 90 km (56 mi) | 10,901 ft | 1,009 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cincinnati from Columbus?
160 km (99 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Cincinnati by air?
About 57 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 Cincinnati?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Columbus to Cincinnati flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG); Cincinnati also has LUK, DAY.
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.