How far is Columbus, OH, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 417 miles / 672 kilometers / 363 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Columbus (LCK) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 2 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 417.296 miles
- 671.573 kilometers
- 362.620 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- 418.018 miles
- 672.735 kilometers
- 363.248 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Columbia to Columbus generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 191 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |