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How far is Columbus, OH, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Columbus (CMH) is 549 miles / 884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 17 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 505.534 miles
  • 813.578 kilometers
  • 439.297 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
  • 504.340 miles
  • 811.656 kilometers
  • 438.259 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 Columbia to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Columbia to Columbus generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W