Distance from Columbus to Mesa by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Mesa (AZ) is 1653 miles or 2660 kilometers or 1435 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Mesa is 1862 miles (2998 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 209 miles or 338 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Mesa, AZ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and Mesa is 1653 miles or 2660 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to Mesa, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to Mesa?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to Mesa, AZ is 3 hours 48 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to Mesa Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and Mesa, AZ
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to Mesa, AZ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to Mesa, Arizona is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Mesa, AZ

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Mesa, Arizona is 1862 miles or 2998 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Mesa, AZ is 1862 miles or 2998 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Mesa, Arizona.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Mesa, Arizona is approximately 1862 miles (2998 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 33 to 34 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Mesa, AZ

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Mesa, AZ?
The total driving time is 33 hours, 27 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Mesa take?
Columbus and Mesa are 33 hours 27 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and Mesa

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Mesa (AZ) is 2 Hours.
Mesa time is 2 Hours behind Columbus.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in Mesa
2025-12-21, 23:32:47 EST2025-12-21, 21:32:47 MST
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Mesa Arizona, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and Mesa, AZ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1862 mi 2998 km 1616.96 nmi
Straight line distance 1653 mi 2660 km 1435 nmi
Difference 209 mi 338 km 181 nmi

Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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Mesa Details

Mesa is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 25' 20.2'' Longitude: W 111° 49' 21.5''
Latitude33.42227
Longitude-111.82264
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Mesa

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and Mesa, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 62 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 46 hours 50 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 41 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 37 hours 28 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 34 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 31 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 28 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 26 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 23 hours 25 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 22 hours 2 minutes