How far is Columbus, OH, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 502 miles / 809 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Columbus (LCK) is 554 miles / 891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Columbia to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 502.398 miles
• 808.532 kilometers
• 436.572 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

• 501.200 miles
• 806.603 kilometers
• 435.531 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Columbus?

The time difference between Columbia and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Columbia to Columbus generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W