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How far is Columbia, MO, from Walla Walla, WA?

The distance between Walla Walla (Walla Walla Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers / 1230 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walla Walla (ALW) to Columbia (COU) is 1767 miles / 2843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 13 minutes.

Walla Walla Regional Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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1416
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1230
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Distance from Walla Walla to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Walla Walla to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1416.011 miles
  • 2278.849 kilometers
  • 1230.480 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1412.927 miles
  • 2273.886 kilometers
  • 1227.800 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Walla Walla to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Walla Walla Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Walla Walla to Columbia generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walla Walla to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Walla Walla Regional Airport
City: Walla Walla, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALW
ICAO Code: KALW
Coordinates: 46°5′41″N, 118°17′16″W
Destination Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W