How far is Columbus, KS from Salina, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Salina is 189.8 miles (305.45 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, KS to Salina, KS is 189.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Columbus to Salina with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Kansas to Salina, Kansas is: 250.15 miles (402.57 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Salina will take approximately 04 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Columbus
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3006 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°10'9"N 94°50'39"W |
| Latitude | 37.1692300 |
| Longitude | -94.8441200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salina
The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. It is located on the Saline River in the central part of the state. Salina is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Smoky Valley Museum and the Salina Art Center.
| Population | 46274 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'25"N 97°36'41"W |
| Latitude | 38.8402800 |
| Longitude | -97.6114200 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Salina: South 8th Street (-97.611466,38.840281)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Salina
The distance between Columbus and Salina is 403 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 28 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 Salina. The current time is 04:31:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.41 liters (8.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Salina.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Salina is $29.6 (diesel $41.53).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $29.6 | $32.28 | $35.1 | $41.53 |
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 Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Salina (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
