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

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

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Branson (BKG) is 204 miles / 328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 7 minutes.

Distance from Columbia to Branson

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

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

What is the time difference between Columbia and Branson?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Branson.

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

On average, flying from Columbia to Branson 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 Columbia to Branson

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

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Regional Airport
City:	Columbia, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	COU
ICAO Code:	KCOU
Coordinates:	38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W

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