How far is Richmond, VA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers / 283 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Richmond (RIC) is 381 miles / 613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 325.655 miles
- 524.091 kilometers
- 282.986 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- 325.743 miles
- 524.232 kilometers
- 283.063 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Columbia to Richmond generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |