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How far is Columbia, MO, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 830 miles / 1336 kilometers / 722 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Columbia (COU) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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830
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1336
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722
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Distance from Harrisburg to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 830.368 miles
  • 1336.348 kilometers
  • 721.570 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
  • 828.360 miles
  • 1333.116 kilometers
  • 719.825 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 Harrisburg to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Columbia generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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