Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Columbia, SC (CAE)
Distance from Chicago to Columbia (O'Hare International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.
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How far is Columbia from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Columbia. 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) 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.
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Chicago, IL
Columbia, SC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 121 kg (266 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
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