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How far is Columbia, SC, from Kalispell, MT?

The distance between Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1971 miles / 3172 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Columbia (CAE) is 2374 miles / 3821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 45 minutes.

Glacier Park International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Kalispell to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.031 miles
  • 3172.066 kilometers
  • 1712.779 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
  • 1967.897 miles
  • 3167.024 kilometers
  • 1710.056 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 Kalispell to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Glacier Park International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Kalispell to Columbia generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalispell to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″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