How far is Columbia, MO, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 288 miles / 464 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia (COU) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 39 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.427 miles
- 464.179 kilometers
- 250.637 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- 288.767 miles
- 464.725 kilometers
- 250.931 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 Memphis to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Memphis to Columbia generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |