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How far is Moline, IL, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 203 miles / 326 kilometers / 176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Moline (MLI) is 265 miles / 426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 40 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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203
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Distance from Columbia to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 202.862 miles
  • 326.475 kilometers
  • 176.282 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
  • 202.992 miles
  • 326.684 kilometers
  • 176.395 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Moline?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Moline.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Columbia to Moline generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W