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

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) is 1971 miles / 3172 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Kalispell (FCA) is 2375 miles / 3822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 54 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Glacier Park International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Kalispell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.031 miles
  • 3172.066 kilometers
  • 1712.779 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
  • 1967.897 miles
  • 3167.024 kilometers
  • 1710.056 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 Kalispell?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Glacier Park International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

On average, flying from Columbia to Kalispell generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Kalispell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).

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 Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″W