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Distance from Union to Columbus

Driving Distance
15.7 mi 25.3 km
Flying Distance
12.5 mi 20.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Union, North Carolina to Columbus, North Carolina is 15.7 mi (25.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 12.5 mi (20.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 17 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Union
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.318452
Longitude -81.99094
GPS 35.318452° N, 81.99094° W
Local Time 3:28 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Columbus
Place Columbus
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.25317
Longitude -82.197058
GPS 35.25317° N, 82.197058° W
Local Time 3:28 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Union, North Carolina to Columbus, North Carolina covers 15.7 mi (25.3 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 17 minutes under normal conditions.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.