How far is Columbia, MO, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 675 miles / 1086 kilometers / 587 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Columbia (COU) is 813 miles / 1309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 23 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 674.953 miles
- 1086.231 kilometers
- 586.518 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- 673.406 miles
- 1083.741 kilometers
- 585.173 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 Roanoke to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Columbia?
The time difference between Roanoke and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Columbia generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |