How far is Columbus, NC from Durham, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Durham is 192.18 miles (309.29 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, NC to Durham, NC is 192.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Columbus to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 223.27 miles (359.32 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Durham will take approximately 03 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States

Population 1007
GPS Coordinates 35°15'11"N 82°11'49"W
Latitude 35.2531700
Longitude -82.1970600
Altitude 336
Country United States
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#2 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.

Population 285897
GPS Coordinates 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W
Latitude 35.9940300
Longitude -78.8986200
Altitude 123
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Durham

The distance between Columbus and Durham is 359 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Durham. The current time is 19:14:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.82 liters (7.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Durham is $25.42 (diesel $33.43).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $25.42 $28.61 $31.59 $33.43

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Durham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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