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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2347 miles / 3778 kilometers / 2040 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2947 miles / 4742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 26 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2347.474 miles
  • 3777.893 kilometers
  • 2039.899 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
  • 2343.144 miles
  • 3770.925 kilometers
  • 2036.136 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 Columbia to Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Columbia to Bellingham generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W