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How far is Columbia, SC, from Billings, MT?

The distance between Billings (Billings Logan International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1660 miles / 2671 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Billings (BIL) to Columbia (CAE) is 2021 miles / 3253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Billings Logan International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1660
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2671
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1442
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Distance from Billings to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1659.910 miles
  • 2671.366 kilometers
  • 1442.422 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
  • 1657.382 miles
  • 2667.297 kilometers
  • 1440.225 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 Billings to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Billings Logan International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Billings to Columbia generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Billings to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Billings Logan International Airport
City: Billings, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIL
ICAO Code: KBIL
Coordinates: 45°48′27″N, 108°32′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