How far is Columbia, MO, from Branson, MO?

The distance between Branson (Branson Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 167 miles / 268 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Branson (BKG) to Columbia (COU) is 203 miles / 327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Branson to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 166.572 miles
• 268.072 kilometers
• 144.748 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

• 166.807 miles
• 268.449 kilometers
• 144.951 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 Branson to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Branson Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Branson and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Branson and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Branson Airport (BKG) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Branson to Columbia generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Branson to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Branson Airport (BKG) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin	Branson Airport
City:	Branson, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BKG
ICAO Code:	KBBG
Coordinates:	36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″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