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How far is Columbia, SC, from Eastsound, WA?

The distance between Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2363 miles / 3803 kilometers / 2054 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Eastsound (ESD) to Columbia (CAE) is 2962 miles / 4767 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 28 minutes.

Orcas Island Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Eastsound to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2363.193 miles
  • 3803.191 kilometers
  • 2053.559 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
  • 2358.800 miles
  • 3796.121 kilometers
  • 2049.741 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 Eastsound to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Orcas Island Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orcas Island Airport (ESD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Eastsound to Columbia generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Eastsound to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orcas Island Airport (ESD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Orcas Island Airport
City: Eastsound, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ESD
ICAO Code: KORS
Coordinates: 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″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