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How far is Columbia, SC, from Boise, ID?

The distance between Boise (Boise Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1992 miles / 3205 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boise (BOI) to Columbia (CAE) is 2367 miles / 3809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 32 minutes.

Boise Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1992
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3205
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1731
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Distance from Boise to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1991.561 miles
  • 3205.108 kilometers
  • 1730.620 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
  • 1987.640 miles
  • 3198.796 kilometers
  • 1727.212 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 Boise to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Boise Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boise Airport (BOI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Boise to Columbia generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boise to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boise Airport (BOI) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Boise Airport
City: Boise, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOI
ICAO Code: KBOI
Coordinates: 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″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