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How far is Columbia, MO, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 422 miles / 679 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbia (COU) is 478 miles / 769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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422
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366
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Distance from Minneapolis to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 421.679 miles
  • 678.627 kilometers
  • 366.429 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
  • 422.129 miles
  • 679.350 kilometers
  • 366.820 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 Minneapolis to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Columbia generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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