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How far is Columbia, MO, from Altoona, PA?

The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 748 miles / 1205 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Columbia (COU) is 838 miles / 1349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 8 minutes.

Altoona–Blair County Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Altoona to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 748.449 miles
  • 1204.512 kilometers
  • 650.385 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
  • 746.653 miles
  • 1201.621 kilometers
  • 648.824 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 Altoona to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Altoona to Columbia generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″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