Distance from Phoenix to Columbia by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Phoenix (AZ) to Columbia (MO) is 1162 miles or 1870 kilometers or 1009 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Phoenix to Columbia is 1329 miles (2139 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 167 miles or 269 km.

Flight distance from Phoenix, AZ to Columbia, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Phoenix and Columbia is 1162 miles or 1870 km.
The nearest airport to Phoenix, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Columbia, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Phoenix to Columbia?

Flight time from Phoenix, AZ to Columbia, MO is 2 hours 40 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Phoenix to Columbia Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Columbia, MO

The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Columbia, Missouri is 1329 miles or 2139 km.
The total driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Columbia, MO is 1329 miles or 2139 kilometers. Your trip begins in Phoenix, Arizona. It ends in Columbia, Missouri.
The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Columbia, Missouri is approximately 1329 miles (2139 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Phoenix, AZ to Columbia, MO

How long is the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Columbia, MO?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Phoenix to Columbia take?
Phoenix and Columbia are 24 hours 34 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 Phoenix and Columbia

Time difference between Phoenix (AZ) and Columbia (MO) is 2 Hours.
Columbia time is 2 Hours ahead of Phoenix.

Current local time in PhoenixCurrent local time in Columbia
2025-12-19, 02:31:07 MST2025-12-19, 04:31:07 EST
How Far is it Between Phoenix Arizona, USA and Columbia Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Phoenix, AZ and Columbia, MO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1329 mi 2139 km 1154.1 nmi
Straight line distance 1162 mi 1870 km 1009 nmi
Difference 167 mi 269 km 145 nmi

Phoenix Details

Phoenix is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 26' 54.2'' Longitude: W 112° 4' 26.5''
Latitude33.44838
Longitude-112.07404
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Phoenix

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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 Phoenix, AZ and Columbia, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 44 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 29 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 26 hours 44 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 5 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 43 minutes