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How far is Columbia, MO, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 153 miles / 247 kilometers / 133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Columbia (COU) is 194 miles / 313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 5 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 153.460 miles
  • 246.970 kilometers
  • 133.353 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
  • 153.214 miles
  • 246.573 kilometers
  • 133.139 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 Springfield to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Springfield to Columbia generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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