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How far is Columbia, MO, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1616 miles / 2601 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Columbia (COU) is 1934 miles / 3113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 18 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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1616
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2601
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Distance from Portland to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1616.421 miles
  • 2601.377 kilometers
  • 1404.631 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
  • 1612.677 miles
  • 2595.353 kilometers
  • 1401.378 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 Portland to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Portland to Columbia generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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