Flight Time from Columbia to Durham
The flight from Columbia to Durham covers about 183 mi and takes roughly 50 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Columbia and Durham are about 183 mi (295 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 238 mi (383 km), a drive of about 4 hr 16 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 183 mi / 295 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 238 mi / 383 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 16 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $30 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.002, -79.980 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Columbia to Durham is about 183 mi (295 km) in a straight line, and roughly 238 mi (383 km) by road.