How far is Columbia, SC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers / 355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Columbia (CAE) is 489 miles / 787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 13 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 407.986 miles
- 656.590 kilometers
- 354.530 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 408.276 miles
- 657.056 kilometers
- 354.782 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Columbia generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Columbia (CAE)
| American Airlines |