Gloucester to Columbus flights
Columbus lies 849 km (527 mi) south-west of Gloucester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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.
| Gloucester | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 150,012 | 913,175 |
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 4 km out | CMH, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Columbus
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Gloucester
Gloucester is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 12 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 20 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 75 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 77 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn Columbus International Airport | CMH | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,114 ft | 815 ft |
| Rickenbacker International Airport (regional) | LCK | 17 km (11 mi) | 12,103 ft | 744 ft |
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Staying in Columbus
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Columbus. Of the 535 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 15 are five-star. Across 195 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 98,126 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Columbus from Gloucester?
849 km (527 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gloucester.
How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Columbus by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gloucester and Columbus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gloucester to Columbus flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH); Columbus also has LCK.
What currency do I need in Columbus?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Columbus?
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Columbus, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.