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

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

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Seattle (BFI) is 2006 miles / 3229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 45 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Columbia to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Seattle. 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 Columbia to Seattle?

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

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

On average, flying from Columbia to Seattle 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 Columbia to Seattle

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

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 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