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How far is Salina, KS, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 293 miles / 472 kilometers / 255 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Salina (SLN) is 318 miles / 512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 47 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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293
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Distance from Columbia to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 293.187 miles
  • 471.839 kilometers
  • 254.773 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
  • 292.474 miles
  • 470.692 kilometers
  • 254.153 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Salina?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Salina.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Columbia to Salina generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W