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How far is Columbia, MO, from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1674 miles / 2694 kilometers / 1455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Columbia (COU) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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1674
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2694
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1455
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1673.883 miles
  • 2693.853 kilometers
  • 1454.564 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
  • 1671.431 miles
  • 2689.907 kilometers
  • 1452.433 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 Grande Prairie to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Columbia generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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