How far is Meridian, MS, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Meridian (MEI) is 636 miles / 1023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 487.812 miles
- 785.057 kilometers
- 423.897 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- 488.536 miles
- 786.223 kilometers
- 424.527 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Meridian?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Columbia to Meridian generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |