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How far is Columbia, SC, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4078 miles / 6562 kilometers / 3543 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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4078
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Distance from London to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4077.559 miles
  • 6562.196 kilometers
  • 3543.302 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
  • 4068.175 miles
  • 6547.092 kilometers
  • 3535.147 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 London to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from London to Columbia generates about 466 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 466 kilograms equals 1 027 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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