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How far is Columbia, SC, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE) is 726 miles / 1168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 5 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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617
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536
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Distance from New York to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 617.212 miles
  • 993.307 kilometers
  • 536.343 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
  • 617.294 miles
  • 993.438 kilometers
  • 536.414 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 New York to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Columbia?

There is no time difference between New York and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from New York to Columbia generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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

Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)

Delta Air Lines