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How far is Columbia, SC, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Columbia (CAE) is 1841 miles / 2962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 16 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1560
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2511
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1356
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Distance from Grand Junction to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1560.043 miles
  • 2510.646 kilometers
  • 1355.640 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
  • 1556.808 miles
  • 2505.440 kilometers
  • 1352.829 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 Grand Junction to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Columbia generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Junction to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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