How far is Columbia, MO, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 8949 miles / 14402 kilometers / 7777 nautical miles.

Distance from Richmond to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8949.080 miles
• 14402.148 kilometers
• 7776.538 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

• 8947.929 miles
• 14400.296 kilometers
• 7775.538 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 Richmond to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 17 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbia?

The time difference between Richmond and Columbia is 16 hours. Columbia is 16 hours behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Richmond to Columbia generates about 1 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 140 kilograms equals 2 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond Airport
City:	Richmond
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	RCM
ICAO Code:	YRMD
Coordinates:	20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E

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