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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 847 miles / 1364 kilometers / 736 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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847
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1364
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Distance from Columbia to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 847.414 miles
  • 1363.781 kilometers
  • 736.383 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
  • 847.715 miles
  • 1364.264 kilometers
  • 736.644 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Columbia to Gainesville generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Gainesville

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

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W