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How far is Columbia, SC, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4060 miles / 6534 kilometers / 3528 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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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)
  • 4059.866 miles
  • 6533.721 kilometers
  • 3527.927 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
  • 4050.539 miles
  • 6518.710 kilometers
  • 3519.822 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 Heathrow Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from London to Columbia generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 023 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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