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How far is Columbia, SC, from Jacksonville, FL?

The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 240 miles / 386 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Columbia (CAE) is 278 miles / 448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 3 minutes.

Jacksonville International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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240
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Distance from Jacksonville to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 239.677 miles
  • 385.723 kilometers
  • 208.274 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
  • 240.313 miles
  • 386.746 kilometers
  • 208.826 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 Jacksonville to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jacksonville and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Columbia generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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