How far is Columbia, MO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 312 miles / 503 kilometers / 271 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Columbia (COU) is 386 miles / 622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 32 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 312.366 miles
- 502.704 kilometers
- 271.439 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- 312.105 miles
- 502.285 kilometers
- 271.212 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 Chicago to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Chicago to Columbia generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |