How far is Columbus, MT from Whitefish, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Whitefish is 306.68 miles (493.55 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, MT to Whitefish, MT is 306.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Columbus to Whitefish with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Montana to Whitefish, Montana is: 402.76 miles (648.18 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Whitefish will take approximately 06 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Columbus
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2117 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°38'12"N 109°15'8"W |
| Latitude | 45.6366100 |
| Longitude | -109.2521100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8713 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°24'40"N 114°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 48.4110800 |
| Longitude | -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Whitefish: (-114.337485,48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Whitefish
The distance between Columbus and Whitefish is 648 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 12 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 Whitefish. The current time is 09:44:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.8 liters (14.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Whitefish.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Whitefish is $54.79 (diesel $68.01).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $54.79 | $58.97 | $63.17 | $68.01 |
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 Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Whitefish (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
