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How far is Columbia, MO, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Columbia (COU) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 32 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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933
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1502
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811
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Distance from El Paso to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 933.054 miles
  • 1501.604 kilometers
  • 810.802 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
  • 932.091 miles
  • 1500.055 kilometers
  • 809.965 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 El Paso to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from El Paso to Columbia generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W
Destination 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