CMH to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 776 km (482 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to CMH).
How far is it from Columbus to New York?
The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 776 km (482 mi, 419 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly east of CMH.
How is the CMH to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written CMH-JFK in IATA codes and KCMH-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is CMH (KCMH), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| CMH | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCMH | KJFK |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #253 | #9 |
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.
JFK sits 802 ft (244 m) lower than CMH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMH to JFK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 New York?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 776 km (482 mi, 419 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMH to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between CMH and JFK takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from CMH?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly east of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Which airlines fly CMH to JFK?
2 airlines appear on the CMH-JFK route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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