Pittsburgh to Columbus flights
Columbus lies 261 km (162 mi) west of Pittsburgh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Pittsburgh | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 304,391 | 913,175 |
| Elevation | 239 m (784 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PIT, 21 km out | CMH, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 15201–15295 | 43085–43291 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE, 53 km), Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW, 89 km), John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST, 99 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 Pittsburgh?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, west of Pittsburgh.
How long does it take to get from Pittsburgh to Columbus by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pittsburgh and Columbus?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pittsburgh to Columbus flights?
Typically Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH); Columbus also has LCK.
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 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.