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How far is Columbia, SC, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Columbia (CAE) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 15 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2174
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3499
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1889
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Distance from Fresno to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2173.938 miles
  • 3498.614 kilometers
  • 1889.100 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
  • 2169.154 miles
  • 3490.915 kilometers
  • 1884.943 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 Fresno to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Fresno to Columbia generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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