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How far is Columbia, SC, from Sierra Vista, AZ?

The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Columbia (CAE) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 54 minutes.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Sierra Vista to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1703.501 miles
  • 2741.519 kilometers
  • 1480.302 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
  • 1700.002 miles
  • 2735.888 kilometers
  • 1477.261 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 Sierra Vista to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Columbia generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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