How far is Columbia, MO, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1615 miles / 2600 kilometers / 1404 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Columbia (COU) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 6 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1615.431 miles
- 2599.784 kilometers
- 1403.771 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- 1611.595 miles
- 2593.611 kilometers
- 1400.438 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 San Jose to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Columbia?
The time difference between San Jose and Columbia is 2 hours. Columbia is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from San Jose to Columbia generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |