Distance from New York City to Columbia by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Columbia (MO) is 982 miles or 1580 kilometers or 853 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Columbia is 1090 miles (1755 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 108 miles or 175 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Columbia, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Columbia is 982 miles or 1580 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Columbia, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Columbia?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Columbia, MO is 2 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Columbia Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between New York City, NY and Columbia, MO
This map shows the distance from New York City, NY, Usa to Columbia, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from New York City, New York to Columbia, Missouri is displayed below.

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Columbia, MO

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Columbia, Missouri is 1090 miles or 1755 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Columbia, MO is 1090 miles or 1755 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Columbia, Missouri.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Columbia, Missouri is approximately 1090 miles (1755 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Columbia, MO

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Columbia, MO?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Columbia take?
New York City and Columbia are 20 hours 45 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 New York City and Columbia

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Columbia (MO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Columbia
2025-12-19, 22:15:21 EST2025-12-19, 22:15:21 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Columbia Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Columbia, MO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1090 mi 1755 km 946.56 nmi
Straight line distance 982 mi 1580 km 853 nmi
Difference 108 mi 175 km 93 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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Columbia Details

Columbia is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 57' 6.2'' Longitude: W 92° 20' 2.7''
Latitude38.95171
Longitude-92.33407
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Columbia

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Columbia, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 36 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 56 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 54 minutes