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How far is Columbia, MO, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 671 miles / 1079 kilometers / 583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia (COU) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 53 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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671
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1079
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583
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Distance from Charlotte to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 670.669 miles
  • 1079.338 kilometers
  • 582.796 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
  • 669.502 miles
  • 1077.460 kilometers
  • 581.782 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 Charlotte to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Columbia generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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