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How far is Haines, AK, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 3003 miles / 4833 kilometers / 2610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Haines (HNS) is 3757 miles / 6047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 24 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Haines Airport

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3003
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4833
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2610
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Distance from Columbia to Haines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3003.058 miles
  • 4832.953 kilometers
  • 2609.586 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
  • 2997.770 miles
  • 4824.443 kilometers
  • 2604.991 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 Haines?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Haines Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Columbia to Haines generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 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 Haines

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

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 Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W