CMH to LGA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 768 km (477 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (LGA to CMH).
How far is it from Columbus to New York?
The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 768 km (477 mi, 415 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 LGA?
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. LGA is roughly east of CMH.
How is the CMH to LGA route written in code?
The pair is written CMH-LGA in IATA codes and KCMH-KLGA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is CMH (KCMH), LaGuardia Airport is LGA (KLGA).
| CMH | LGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | LaGuardia Airport |
| ICAO code | KCMH | KLGA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #253 | #94 |
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.
LGA sits 794 ft (242 m) lower than CMH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMH to LGA
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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are 768 km (477 mi, 415 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMH to LGA?
A typical nonstop flight between CMH and LGA takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGA from CMH?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) lies roughly east of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Which airlines fly CMH to LGA?
2 airlines appear on the CMH-LGA route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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