How far is Columbia, MO, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 795 miles / 1280 kilometers / 691 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Columbia (COU) is 931 miles / 1498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 795.195 miles
- 1279.743 kilometers
- 691.006 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- 793.259 miles
- 1276.626 kilometers
- 689.323 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 Washington D.C. to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Columbia generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |