How far is Columbia, SC, from Lopez, WA?
The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2362 miles / 3801 kilometers / 2052 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Columbia (CAE) is 2956 miles / 4758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 17 minutes.
Lopez Island Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lopez to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lopez to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2361.867 miles
- 3801.056 kilometers
- 2052.406 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- 2357.448 miles
- 3793.945 kilometers
- 2048.566 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 Lopez to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lopez and Columbia?
The time difference between Lopez and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Lopez.
Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Lopez to Columbia generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |