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How far is Bethel, AK, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3269 miles / 5260 kilometers / 2840 nautical miles.

Columbia Regional Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3268.512 miles
  • 5260.160 kilometers
  • 2840.259 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
  • 3260.631 miles
  • 5247.477 kilometers
  • 2833.411 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 Columbia to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Columbia to Bethel generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 808 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbia to Bethel

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W