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

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 127 miles / 204 kilometers / 110 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Columbia (CAE) is 155 miles / 250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 0 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Athens to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 126.765 miles
  • 204.008 kilometers
  • 110.156 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
  • 126.491 miles
  • 203.568 kilometers
  • 109.918 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 Athens to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Athens and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Athens and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Athens to Columbia generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 96 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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