How far is Columbia, SC, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2322 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Columbia (CAE) is 2866 miles / 4612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 44 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2322.391 miles
- 3737.526 kilometers
- 2018.103 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- 2317.973 miles
- 3730.416 kilometers
- 2014.263 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 Seattle to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Columbia?
The time difference between Seattle and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Seattle to Columbia generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
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City: | Seattle, WA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | BFI |
ICAO Code: | KBFI |
Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
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City: | Columbia, SC |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | CAE |
ICAO Code: | KCAE |
Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |