How far is Columbia, MO, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 634 miles / 1021 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Columbia (COU) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 57 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Houston to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 634.362 miles
- 1020.906 kilometers
- 551.245 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- 635.648 miles
- 1022.976 kilometers
- 552.363 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 Houston to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Houston to Columbia generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |