How far is Columbia, MO, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 816 miles / 1312 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Columbia (COU) is 961 miles / 1547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 52 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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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)- 815.513 miles
- 1312.441 kilometers
- 708.661 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- 813.602 miles
- 1309.365 kilometers
- 707.001 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 International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbia?
The time difference between Richmond and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Richmond to Columbia generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |