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How far is Columbia, SC, from Albany, GA?

The distance between Albany (Southwest Georgia Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 244 miles / 393 kilometers / 212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ABY) to Columbia (CAE) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 7 minutes.

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Albany to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 243.901 miles
  • 392.521 kilometers
  • 211.944 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
  • 243.926 miles
  • 392.560 kilometers
  • 211.966 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 Albany to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Albany and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Albany and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Albany to Columbia generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
City: Albany, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABY
ICAO Code: KABY
Coordinates: 31°32′7″N, 84°11′40″W
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W