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How far is Columbia, MO, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers / 1409 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Columbia (COU) is 2007 miles / 3230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 45 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Columbia Regional Airport

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1622
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2610
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1409
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Distance from Seattle to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1621.848 miles
  • 2610.112 kilometers
  • 1409.348 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
  • 1618.302 miles
  • 2604.404 kilometers
  • 1406.266 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 Seattle to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Seattle to Columbia generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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