Columbus to Omaha flights
Omaha lies 1,101 km (684 mi) 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 10 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 | Omaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 486,051 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CMH, 10 km out | OMA, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 68101–68198 |
Clocks in Omaha are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands only 1 h 10 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 Omaha
Omaha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,502 ft | 984 ft |
| Lincoln Airport (regional) | LNK | 83 km (52 mi) | 12,901 ft | 1,219 ft |
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Staying in Omaha
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha. Of the 163 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (77), and 1 are five-star. Across 62 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 29,114 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Omaha from Columbus?
1,101 km (684 mi) in a straight line, west of Columbus.
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Omaha by air?
About 2 h 10 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 Omaha?
Omaha is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Columbus to Omaha flights?
Typically John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Eppley Airfield (OMA); Omaha also has LNK.
Where can I stay in Omaha?
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha, bookable on this site.
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.