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How far is Columbia, MO, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 984 miles / 1583 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Columbia (COU) is 1110 miles / 1786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 52 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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984
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1583
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855
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Distance from New York to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.846 miles
  • 1583.346 kilometers
  • 854.938 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
  • 981.471 miles
  • 1579.525 kilometers
  • 852.875 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 New York to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from New York to Columbia generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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