Columbus to Clearwater flights
Clearwater lies 1,334 km (829 mi) south of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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 | Clearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 117,292 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | PIE, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 33755–33769 |
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 Clearwater
Clearwater is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,730 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tampa International Airport (TPA, 26 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 68 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Clearwater from Columbus?
1,334 km (829 mi) in a straight line, south of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Clearwater by air?
About 2 h 28 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 Clearwater?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Columbus to Clearwater flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE); Clearwater also has TPA, SRQ, LAL.
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.