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How far is Columbia, MO, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers / 985 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Great Falls (GTF) to Columbia (COU) is 1386 miles / 2230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.

Great Falls International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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1133
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1824
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985
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Distance from Great Falls to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1133.177 miles
  • 1823.672 kilometers
  • 984.704 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
  • 1131.272 miles
  • 1820.606 kilometers
  • 983.049 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 Great Falls to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Columbia generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Great Falls to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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