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How far is Columbia, MO, from Salisbury, MD?

The distance between Salisbury (Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 904 miles / 1455 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salisbury (SBY) to Columbia (COU) is 1046 miles / 1683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.

Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Salisbury to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.056 miles
  • 1454.937 kilometers
  • 785.603 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
  • 901.874 miles
  • 1451.426 kilometers
  • 783.707 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 Salisbury to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Salisbury to Columbia generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salisbury to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport
City: Salisbury, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBY
ICAO Code: KSBY
Coordinates: 38°20′25″N, 75°30′37″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