How far is Lanham, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lanham and Columbia is 18.81 miles (30.27 km).
Flight distance from Lanham, MD to Columbia, MD is 18.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lanham, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 28.06 miles (45.16 km) by car.
Driving from Lanham to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Lanham
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°58'8"N 76°51'48"W |
| Latitude | 38.9687500 |
| Longitude | -76.8634000 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W |
| Latitude | 39.2403800 |
| Longitude | -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: (-76.839402,39.240355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lanham and Columbia
The distance between Lanham and Columbia is 45 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Lanham and Columbia. The current time is 14:25:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.75 liters (0.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lanham and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lanham to Columbia is $3.33 (diesel $4.36).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $3.33 | $3.89 | $4.2 | $4.36 |
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 Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lanham and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
