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How far is Columbia, SC, from Dothan, AL?

The distance between Dothan (Dothan Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 310 miles / 499 kilometers / 270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dothan (DHN) to Columbia (CAE) is 409 miles / 659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 8 minutes.

Dothan Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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310
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Distance from Dothan to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 310.242 miles
  • 499.286 kilometers
  • 269.593 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
  • 310.095 miles
  • 499.049 kilometers
  • 269.465 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 Dothan to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Dothan Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Dothan to Columbia generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dothan to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Dothan Regional Airport
City: Dothan, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DHN
ICAO Code: KDHN
Coordinates: 31°19′16″N, 85°26′58″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