How far is Columbia, MO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 315 miles / 507 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (COU) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 43 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 315.135 miles
- 507.160 kilometers
- 273.845 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- 314.929 miles
- 506.829 kilometers
- 273.666 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 Chicago to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Chicago to Columbia generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (COU)
| American Airlines |