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How far is Columbia, SC, from Austin, TX?

The distance between Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1003 miles / 1615 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Austin (AUS) to Columbia (CAE) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 48 minutes.

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1615
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872
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Distance from Austin to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.456 miles
  • 1614.906 kilometers
  • 871.980 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
  • 1001.710 miles
  • 1612.096 kilometers
  • 870.462 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 Austin to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Austin to Columbia generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Austin to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″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