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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 649 miles / 1045 kilometers / 564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Columbia (COU) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 36 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 649.025 miles
  • 1044.505 kilometers
  • 563.988 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
  • 647.498 miles
  • 1042.046 kilometers
  • 562.660 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 Pittsburgh to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Columbia generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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