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How far is Columbia, SC, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers / 373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Columbia (CAE) is 525 miles / 845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 11 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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429
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Distance from Columbus to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 429.158 miles
  • 690.662 kilometers
  • 372.928 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
  • 429.904 miles
  • 691.863 kilometers
  • 373.576 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 Columbus to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Columbus to Columbia generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W
Destination 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