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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1150 miles / 1850 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Tucson (TUS) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 49 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1149.691 miles
  • 1850.249 kilometers
  • 999.054 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
  • 1147.942 miles
  • 1847.433 kilometers
  • 997.534 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Columbia to Tucson generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W