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How far is Yakima, WA, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 1528 miles / 2459 kilometers / 1328 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Yakima (YKM) is 1861 miles / 2995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 3 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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1528
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Distance from Columbia to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1528.164 miles
  • 2459.341 kilometers
  • 1327.938 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
  • 1524.792 miles
  • 2453.914 kilometers
  • 1325.008 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Columbia to Yakima generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W