How far is Columbia, MO, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 502 miles / 809 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Columbia (COU) is 555 miles / 893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 26 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 502.398 miles
• 808.532 kilometers
• 436.572 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

• 501.200 miles
• 806.603 kilometers
• 435.531 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 Columbus to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Columbia?

The time difference between Columbus and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Columbus to Columbia generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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