Distance from Atlanta to Columbia by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Atlanta (GA) to Columbia (MD) is 566 miles or 911 kilometers or 492 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Atlanta to Columbia is 668 miles (1076 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 102 miles or 165 km.

Flight distance from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, MD in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Atlanta and Columbia is 566 miles or 911 km.
The nearest airport to Atlanta, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the nearest airport to Columbia, is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

What is the average flight time from Atlanta to Columbia?

Flight time from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, MD is 1 hours 18 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Atlanta to Columbia Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Atlanta, GA and Columbia, MD
This map shows the distance from Atlanta, GA, Usa to Columbia, MD, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Atlanta, Georgia to Columbia, Maryland is displayed below.

Driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, MD

The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Columbia, Maryland is 668 miles or 1076 km.
The total driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, MD is 668 miles or 1076 kilometers. Your trip begins in Atlanta, Georgia. It ends in Columbia, Maryland.
The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Columbia, Maryland is approximately 668 miles (1076 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, MD

How long is the drive from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, MD?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Atlanta to Columbia take?
Atlanta and Columbia are 13 hours 1 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Atlanta and Columbia

Time difference between Atlanta (GA) and Columbia (MD) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in AtlantaCurrent local time in Columbia
2026-04-05, 09:29:59 EDT2026-04-05, 09:29:59 EDT
How Far is it Between Atlanta Georgia, USA and Columbia Maryland, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Atlanta, GA and Columbia, MD in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 668 mi 1076 km 580.09 nmi
Straight line distance 566 mi 911 km 492 nmi
Difference 102 mi 165 km 88 nmi

Atlanta Details

Atlanta is located in Georgia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 45' 46.5'' Longitude: W 84° 25' 21.6''
Latitude33.76291
Longitude-84.42267
StateGeorgia
Nearest airports to Atlanta

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Columbia Details

Columbia is located in Maryland, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 14' 25.4'' Longitude: W 76° 50' 21.9''
Latitude39.24038
Longitude-76.83942
StateMaryland
Nearest airports to Columbia

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Atlanta, GA and Columbia, MD
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 22 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 16 hours 48 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 14 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 12 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 24 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 54 minutes