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How far is Columbia, SC, from Florence, SC?

The distance between Florence (Florence Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 82 miles / 132 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Florence (FLO) to Columbia (CAE) is 93 miles / 149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 53 minutes.

Florence Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Florence to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 81.840 miles
  • 131.709 kilometers
  • 71.117 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
  • 81.679 miles
  • 131.450 kilometers
  • 70.977 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 Florence to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Florence Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Florence and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Florence and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Florence Regional Airport (FLO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Florence to Columbia generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Florence to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin Florence Regional Airport
City: Florence, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLO
ICAO Code: KFLO
Coordinates: 34°11′7″N, 79°43′26″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