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How far is Columbia, MO, from Alexandria, LA?

The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Columbia (COU) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 48 minutes.

Alexandria International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 516.720 miles
  • 831.580 kilometers
  • 449.017 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
  • 517.894 miles
  • 833.469 kilometers
  • 450.037 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 Alexandria to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Alexandria and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Columbia generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″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