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How far is Columbia, MO, from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 2197 miles / 3536 kilometers / 1909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Columbia (COU) is 3569 miles / 5743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 15 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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2197
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3536
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1909
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Distance from Panama City to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2197.105 miles
  • 3535.898 kilometers
  • 1909.232 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
  • 2203.871 miles
  • 3546.787 kilometers
  • 1915.112 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 Panama City to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Panama City to Columbia generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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