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How far is Columbia, MO, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1150 miles / 1850 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Columbia (COU) is 1333 miles / 2146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 48 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1149.681 miles
  • 1850.233 kilometers
  • 999.046 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
  • 1147.617 miles
  • 1846.911 kilometers
  • 997.252 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 Mesa to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Mesa to Columbia generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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