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How far is Columbia, SC, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4465 miles / 7186 kilometers / 3880 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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4465
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7186
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3880
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Distance from Frankfurt to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4464.879 miles
  • 7185.527 kilometers
  • 3879.874 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
  • 4454.417 miles
  • 7168.690 kilometers
  • 3870.783 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 Frankfurt to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Columbia generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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