How far is Columbia, MO, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1621 miles / 2609 kilometers / 1409 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Columbia (COU) is 2009 miles / 3233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 47 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1621.144 miles
- 2608.978 kilometers
- 1408.735 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- 1617.589 miles
- 2603.257 kilometers
- 1405.647 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 Seattle to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Columbia?
The time difference between Seattle and Columbia is 2 hours. Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Seattle to Columbia generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |