Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Columbia, SC (CAE)
Flight distance from Chicago to Columbia (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers and travel time by car is about 15 hours 22 minutes.
Chicago – Columbia
How far is Columbia from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 666.382 miles
- 1072.438 kilometers
- 579.070 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 666.722 miles
- 1072.985 kilometers
- 579.366 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).
Flight Duration
Estimated flight time from Chicago to Columbia is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Chicago time to Columbia time converter
Time in Chicago: 00:00 ⇆ Time in Columbia: 00:00
Current local times
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Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Chicago to Columbia generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, 121 kilograms is equal to 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Columbia
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)
| United Airlines |