CMH to DFW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,489 km (925 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DFW to CMH).
How far is it from Columbus to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 1,489 km (925 mi, 804 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMH to DFW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DFW is roughly southwest of CMH.
How is the CMH to DFW route written in code?
The pair is written CMH-DFW in IATA codes and KCMH-KDFW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is CMH (KCMH), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW).
| CMH | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCMH | KDFW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 607 ft |
| Rank by connections | #253 | #8 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DFW sits 208 ft (63 m) lower than CMH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMH to DFW
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Columbus from Dallas-Fort Worth?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are 1,489 km (925 mi, 804 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMH to DFW?
A typical nonstop flight between CMH and DFW takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DFW from CMH?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) lies roughly southwest of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Which airlines fly CMH to DFW?
2 airlines appear on the CMH-DFW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
Related routes
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