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How far is Columbia, MO, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers / 919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Columbia (COU) is 1220 miles / 1963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1057.870 miles
  • 1702.476 kilometers
  • 919.264 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
  • 1055.307 miles
  • 1698.352 kilometers
  • 917.036 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 Salt Lake City to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Columbia generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W
Destination Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W