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

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 766 miles / 1233 kilometers / 666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Raleigh (RDU) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 29 minutes.

Distance from Columbia to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 766.002 miles
• 1232.761 kilometers
• 665.638 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

• 764.432 miles
• 1230.233 kilometers
• 664.273 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Raleigh?

The time difference between Columbia and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Columbia to Raleigh generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Regional Airport
City:	Columbia, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	COU
ICAO Code:	KCOU
Coordinates:	38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W

Destination	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W