Stamford to Columbus flights
Columbus lies 809 km (502 mi) west of Stamford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 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.
| Stamford | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 128,874 | 913,175 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 42 km out | CMH, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 06901–06927 | 43085–43291 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Stamford
Stamford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 50 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 67 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 14 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 47 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 49 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 Stamford?
809 km (502 mi) in a straight line, west of Stamford.
How long does it take to get from Stamford to Columbus by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Stamford and Columbus?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Stamford to Columbus flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 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
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- 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.