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How far is Columbia, MO, from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Columbia (COU) is 2098 miles / 3376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 18 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Lopez to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1663.784 miles
  • 2677.601 kilometers
  • 1445.789 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
  • 1660.225 miles
  • 2671.874 kilometers
  • 1442.696 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 Lopez to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Lopez to Columbia generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W
Destination 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