How far is Columbia, MO, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 766 miles / 1233 kilometers / 666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbia (COU) is 921 miles / 1482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Raleigh to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 766.002 miles
• 1232.761 kilometers
• 665.638 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

• 764.432 miles
• 1230.233 kilometers
• 664.273 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 Raleigh to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Columbia?

The time difference between Raleigh and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Columbia generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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