How far is Seattle, WA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Seattle (SEA) is 2865 miles / 4611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 48 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2321.883 miles
- 3736.708 kilometers
- 2017.661 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- 2317.455 miles
- 3729.583 kilometers
- 2013.814 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Seattle?
The time difference between Columbia and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Columbia to Seattle generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |