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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 3132 miles / 5040 kilometers / 2721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 4330 miles / 6969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 4 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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3132
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5040
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2721
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Distance from Columbia to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3131.616 miles
  • 5039.848 kilometers
  • 2721.300 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
  • 3126.750 miles
  • 5032.016 kilometers
  • 2717.071 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 Fort Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Columbia to Fort Mcpherson generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 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 Fort Mcpherson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).

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 Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W