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How far is Columbia, MO, from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 928 miles / 1493 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Columbia (COU) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 9 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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928
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1493
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806
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Distance from Vernal to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 927.645 miles
  • 1492.901 kilometers
  • 806.102 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
  • 925.400 miles
  • 1489.287 kilometers
  • 804.151 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 Vernal to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Vernal to Columbia generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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