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How far is Columbia, SC, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1353 miles / 2177 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Columbia (CAE) is 1583 miles / 2548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 59 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1353
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2177
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1176
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.859 miles
  • 2177.215 kilometers
  • 1175.602 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
  • 1350.120 miles
  • 2172.807 kilometers
  • 1173.222 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 Colorado Springs to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Columbia generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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