How far is Columbia, MO, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbia (COU) is 1772 miles / 2852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 46 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1492.784 miles
- 2402.402 kilometers
- 1297.193 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- 1489.690 miles
- 2397.424 kilometers
- 1294.505 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 Los Angeles to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Columbia generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |