How far is Columbia, PA from Altoona, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Altoona is 105.13 miles (169.19 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, PA to Altoona, PA is 105.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Columbia to Altoona with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania is: 165.34 miles (266.1 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Altoona will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Columbia
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10295 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°2'1"N 76°30'16"W |
| Latitude | 40.0337100 |
| Longitude | -76.5044100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.
| Population | 42989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.5186800 |
| Longitude | -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Altoona: 7th Street (-78.394928,40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Altoona
The distance between Columbia and Altoona is 266 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 57 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 Columbia and Altoona. The current time is 16:04:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.09 liters (5.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Altoona.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Altoona is $21.69 (diesel $27.81).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $21.69 | $24.06 | $25.92 | $27.81 |
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 Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Altoona (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
