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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia (COU) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 22 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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911
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1466
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792
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Distance from Philadelphia to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 910.972 miles
  • 1466.068 kilometers
  • 791.613 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
  • 908.752 miles
  • 1462.495 kilometers
  • 789.684 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 Philadelphia to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Columbia generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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